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Healthcare Headlines from the Hill: June Edition
June 24, 2026Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill.
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Service Line Optimization: How to Maximize Your Hospital’s Rehabilitation Outcomes
June 10, 2026Health leaders are constantly challenged with balancing superior clinical outcomes with operational efficiency. Moreover, it is important to note that overall hospital success is determined not just by acute care services, but by the post-acute phase as well.
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Healthcare Headlines Special Edition: May Report
May 20, 2026Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill.
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Bridging the Behavioral Health Gap: Top Five Resources for Talent Development and Retention
May 13, 2026While nearly 40% of behavioral health leaders identify workforce issues—specifically staff retention and recruitment—as a top priority in 2026, the path to a solution isn't always clear. Additionally, overcoming these challenges and maintaining continuity of care is difficult when attempted alone. For many healthcare organizations, strategic partnership remains the most effective way to secure the behavioral health workforce and specialized resources needed for long-term success.
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The Power of Co-Location: Maximizing Hospital Outcomes Through Integrated Service Lines
May 04, 2026As we move through 2026, the medical complexity of the average U.S. patient has reached a new peak.* With an aging population and an increasing number of patients with co-morbidities, healthcare providers must be more agile than ever.In today’s landscape, flexibility is no longer a luxury; it is a core operational necessity. Health systems are facing a rapid…
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The Future of Healthcare Staffing: What Hospitals Can Expect in 2026 and Beyond
April 28, 2026Hospital leaders continue to be inundated with ongoing healthcare labor shortages. Recent data highlights that challenge, with a projected 100,000-worker deficit by 2028 in the U.S. alone.* This trend presents a significant threat to service line viability, including specialized areas like inpatient rehabilitation, as well as general patient throughput and overall…
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Healthcare Headlines from the Hill: April Edition
April 08, 2026Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill. In this month’s edition you will find: CMS releases 2027 IRF Proposed Rule. President’s 2027 budget request recap: Healthcare priorities. Medicare Area Wage Index bill update. Workforce Loan Repayment bill update. CMS releases 2027 IRF Proposed…
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The Power of Hospital Partnership: How Dual Specialty Integration Boosts Outcomes
March 24, 2026Specialty hospitals, especially those with multiple care offerings, are known to excel in patient-centered care by offering personalized treatment plans, resulting in better outcomes and positive patient satisfaction rates.* The growing number of patients with multiple health conditions makes specialized service lines more critical than ever. Partnership has proven…
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The Strategic Value of Behavioral Health Units in Hospital Operations
March 10, 2026In today’s healthcare environment, the emergency department (ED) is increasingly the first, and often only, point of contact for patients experiencing a mental health crisis. While the ED plays a critical role in stabilization, it is not designed to provide the specialized, ongoing care these patients require. Hospitals nationwide are responding to this challenge…
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The Strategic Advantage: How Hospitals Can Elevate Their Offerings Through Post-Acute Partnership
March 05, 2026The post-acute care solutions market is experiencing significant growth. Valued at $472 billion in 2024, this area is projected to hit $856 billion by 2034.
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Healthcare Headlines from the Hill: February Edition
February 18, 2026Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill.
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Bridging the Gap: The Critical Role Your Hospital Plays in Addressing Health Disparities
February 02, 2026Health disparities are a constant issue in today’s healthcare landscape. Across the nation, certain communities regularly experience significantly worse health outcomes. This gap is particularly stark when it comes to accessing critical, post-acute services, like inpatient rehabilitation.
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Optimizing Hospital Performance Through Specialized Behavioral Health Partnership: Infographic
January 27, 2026In an era of clinical workforce constraints and evolving reimbursement models, integrated behavioral health is a critical lever for hospital stability. Beyond simply meeting patient demand, a specialized partnership serves as a key performance driver, alleviating pressure on emergency departments, improving throughput and stabilizing margins.View the infographic to see…
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Effective Hybrid Partnership Models to Enhance Hospital Performance and Outcomes
January 22, 2026The healthcare landscape is changing rapidly. To stay ahead, providers can no longer operate in isolation. One way hospital leaders are embracing collaboration is through strategic partnerships. This approach has become a leading strategy to help curb rising costs while simultaneously improving quality and meeting the needs of a growing patient population with complex…
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Healthcare Headlines from the Hill: January Edition
January 16, 2026Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill. In this month’s edition you will find: Rural Health Transformation Program: CMS awards all 50 States. Lifepoint Health and the National Rural Health Association: 2026 priorities. Congressional update: House and Senate are in session. Rural Health…
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Healthcare Headlines from the Hill: December Edition
December 05, 2025Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill.
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Healthcare Headlines from the Hill: November Edition
November 18, 2025Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill. In this month’s edition you will find: Open Government Compromise: Passed funding through January 30. Remote Patient Monitoring Access Act: What to Expect. Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Priority Issues: AHA committee meeting update. Level of Severity…
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Achieving Optimal Hospital Outcomes Through Strategic Partnership
November 11, 2025Post-acute care remains a leading solution for patients with complex medical conditions and chronic illnesses. By offering a range of post-acute services, such as inpatient rehabilitation, hospitals would not only diversify their service offerings – an important strategy amid the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) – but improve patient outcomes and streamline hospital operations.
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A New Standard of Care: Delivering Behavioral Health That Aligns with Community Needs
November 10, 2025In 2024, 45 million people reported being in recovery from a mental health condition, while an additional 23.5 million reported being in recovery from a substance use disorder.
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Healthcare Headlines from the Hill: October Edition
October 29, 2025Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill.
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