Insights and Trends
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Two Trends Influencing Hospital Strategic Priorities for 2023
December 13, 2022For hospitals, 2022 was a year filled with uncertainty – labor was scarce, finances were strained and medical conditions became more complex. However, some of these challenges have not dwindled and are expected to continue into 2023.
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A Kaufman Hall Report: How Hospitals are Strengthening Financial Performance Amid Toughest Year to Date
December 07, 20222022 was one of the most financially straining years for hospitals, according to a Kaufman Hall study of 86 hospital and health system leaders.
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Behavioral Health Integration: Addressing Community Demographics for Improved Patient Outcomes
December 06, 2022Over the past several years, deaths associated with behavioral health illnesses have seen continued growth.
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Debunking 11 decision-making myths: A Harvard Business Review Report
November 29, 2022When faced with a complicated decision, many of us fall into counterproductive behaviors that can hinder our ability to make well-informed choices. Hear from Harvard Business Review leader, Cheryl Einhorn, as she dispels 11 myths about decision-making, and provides tips on how to avoid making these common mistakes in the future.
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Enhancing Behavioral Health Access to Meet the Growing Opportunity in Urban Communities
November 18, 2022In addition to the unique challenges and opportunities occurring in local communities, urban communities have their own hurdles to overcome in order to improve the access and overall quality of behavioral health services to its members.
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An Advisory Board Report: 3 population trends expected to influence inpatient utilization
November 15, 2022While the growing aging patient population continues to consume the largest amount of healthcare spend, little focus has been paid on the impact their complex and chronic illnesses have on hospital operations and outcomes.
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Strategies to Improve Behavioral Health Access in Local Communities
November 10, 2022As health systems work to effectively treat the 47.6 million individuals experiencing mental illness each year1, they must first identify one of the key factors contributing to this growing issue – location.
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New Survey Results Uncover Rising Mental Health Concerns
October 24, 202252 million people in the U.S are currently living with a mental health issue while more than 112 million Americans reside in areas where mental health services are scarce.1
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The aging patient population: 7 things to know
September 21, 2022As the last Baby Boomer is expected to turn 65 in 2030, this generation remains top of mind in the healthcare space as they continue to make significant impacts in the way hospitals approach care access and quality.1
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Investing in staff well-being beyond the workplace: What it means for your hospital
September 21, 2022Across the U.S., 84% of health care providers report issues keeping up with the growing workforce shortage.1 Rising medically complex patient volumes, coupled with increasing rates of burnout among health care staff, have led health systems to seek new strategies to aid in employee well-being.
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Infographic: Increase Geriatric Behavioral Health Access through Partnership
September 16, 2022By 2030, it is estimated that nearly 14 million Americans over the age of 55 will have a mental health or substance use disorder – an increase of 57 percent from 2012.1 This growing number has pushed behavioral health to the forefront of hospital strategic priorities.
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2022 Post-Acute Survey Results: HFMA and C-Suite Insights
September 01, 2022To gain a greater understanding of current and future trends within the post-acute space, Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)1 and Lifepoint partnered on a survey of nearly 200 hospital leaders. The survey explored key opportunities around post-acute services, including healthcare staffing, financial performance and strategic partnership opportunities.
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Understanding and Overcoming the Rising Adolescent Mental Health Crisis: 4 Factors
August 30, 2022More than 44 percent of high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2021 – an increase from 27 percent in 2004, as noted by the CDC.1
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The importance of value-based care integration for hospital outcomes
August 18, 2022As more hospitals officially transition to the value-based care (VBC) model, health leaders are seeking strategies to help their hospital maintain optimal outcomes long-term.
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CMS 2023 Final Rule Recap: Its Impact on Your Rehabilitation Hospital
August 16, 2022The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS), for fiscal year (FY) 2023. The payment rule will take effect for cost report periods beginning on or after October 1, 2022 for all rehabilitation units and freestanding hospitals.
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Achieving Optimal Adult Behavioral Health Outcomes: How Partnership can Help
August 01, 2022Within the medically complex patient population, 57 percent report having a mental or substance use disorder in addition to their physical illness, as noted in a recent Milliman report.1 To reduce unnecessary medical spend and meet the needs of the behavioral health patient population, hospitals are finding partnership as a solution.
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2 Ways Company Culture Can Help Your Hospital Hire and Retain Top Talent
August 01, 2022Hospital team members want an employer who holds similar values to their own, and maintains a positive reputation throughout their community.
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2 Key Factors Boosting Hospital Staff Recruitment and Retention
July 26, 2022Now more than ever, hospital team members are seeking an employer who invests in their employees. Hospitals that utilize specialized rehabilitation resources to maintain employee engagement, enhance skill sets and aid in setting a positive work-life balance continue to set themselves apart as employers of choice. However, gaining access to robust resources is challenging, leading many hospitals to seek partnership with a focused expert.
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Infographic: 4 Benefits of Behavioral Health Partnership for Hospital Performance
July 20, 2022Workforce shortages, restricted patient access and shifting reimbursement are among the top challenges facing hospitals trying to meet the growing behavioral health population. Addressing today’s need is vital to help safeguard the overall health of the community, and to relieve demand from emergency departments and other key areas of a hospital’s operations.
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Expected nursing home closures in 2022: Its impact on your hospital
July 11, 2022Over 300 nursing homes have closed since the beginning of the pandemic, and roughly 400 more are projected to close this year, according to a new report from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCA).
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