Insights and Trends
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Healthcare executive deep dive: Top three challenges within behavioral healthcare
February 08, 2022This report goes on to detail the top challenges hospitals and behavioral health hospitals are working to address in order to meet the opportunity within their communities, therefore reducing overall care costs.
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Top strategies to address the rise of medically complex patients in emergency department settings
February 01, 2022Although many emergency departments (EDs) across the country are beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels, the acuity of these patients has never been so high.
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The integral role inpatient rehabilitation plays in the future of healthcare
January 25, 2022Post-acute care continues to serve as one of the leading forms of care for medically complex, COVID-19 and “long-hauler” patients. By offering multiple post-acute services, health systems are able to effectively influence quality of care across the continuum, therefore becoming better positioned to avoid the penalties of readmissions, manage clinical outcomes…
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A hospital’s role in promoting employee satisfaction and retention
January 18, 2022Between pandemic surges, caregiver burnout and the rise of medically complex and behavioral health patients, healthcare staffing has never been more challenging. Below are three strategies to help address the ongoing challenges surrounding healthcare talent recruitment and retention. These strategies also highlight the important role partnership can play in generating optimal outcomes for patients, staff and the overall hospital.
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Telehealth’s impact on the future of post-acute care
January 18, 2022Prior to the pandemic, telehealth usage and access was uncommon. However, following a host of waivers made available throughout COVID-19, barriers that previously barred individuals from telehealth technologies were now able to access it. This access allowed individuals, regardless of illness or location, to reap the benefits of post-acute care without the burden of finding transportation or risking coming in contact with the COVID-19 virus.
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Top resources that aid in behavioral health talent development and retention
January 12, 2022As the rapid growth of both medically complex and behavioral health patients persists, the demand for resources has never been more intense. This continued growth has pushed hospitals to seek out strategies that will help them successfully obtain top healthcare talent. The challenge to meet this demand is compounded by the fact that the supply of behavioral health team members is not sufficient to meet the growing need for mental health and substance use services in the United States.
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AMPRA and ATI 2021 report
December 29, 2021The ongoing critical role inpatient rehabilitation plays in medically complex and COVID-19 patient recovery
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The positive impact behavioral health treatment has on COVID-19 outcomes
December 20, 2021When examining the link between mental health illness and a COVID-19 diagnosis, a recent study by the Official Journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) found that those with a mental illness have a higher chance of contracting the virus.1
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The rising prevalence of behavioral health illnesses among women and children
December 08, 2021Although obstacles around access to behavioral health care for women and children have improved, research is now finding that behavioral health illnesses are on the rise within this demographic according to a recent Health Rankings Report.1 The report also notes that the rate of uninsured women and children has risen substantially – stating that 11.6 million women and children were uninsured as of 2019.
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Three Ways Health Systems can Successfully Respond to Consumer Shifts
November 29, 2021Due to massive shifts taking place in healthcare consumer behaviors, health systems are looking for ways to effectively respond to current and future patient needs. In doing so, a hospital can further leverage their strengths to expand across the care continuum and position themselves ahead of industry disruptors and other competition.
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Five Healthcare Consumerism Shifts to Address for Hospital Success
November 16, 2021Concerns over facility-based care and risk of exposure during the pandemic have led to a massive shift in consumerism—changing the methods in which individual’s research, select and receive various forms of care. This shift was compounded by the fact that many healthcare consumers who are responsible for an increasing share of their healthcare costs are looking for convenience and affordability, just like other services they pay for, and that some healthcare settings may be better than others for themselves or their loved ones. In order for health systems to effectively respond, they must first know and understand the shifts that are causing consumers to “shop” differently for their care.
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Behavioral health in children: How hospitals can help reduce treatment strains on parents
November 10, 2021A recent article by Becker’s Hospital Review highlights a 2021 survey detailing the substantial rise in children experiencing behavioral health illnesses and why parents are increasingly quitting their jobs in order to care for their children’s needs.1
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Maintaining Patient and Family Member Trust amidst Consumerism in the Post-Acute Space
October 26, 2021Between the COVID-19 pandemic and insurance coverage changes, patients and their family members have more choices for care than ever before. As consumers take on an increasing share of their healthcare costs, they are more concerned about the convenience of their care and the level of service they receive from various healthcare settings.
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Strategic Behavioral Health Partnership: Enhancing Local Community-Based Hospital Outcomes
October 21, 2021More community-based health systems are leveraging strategic partnerships to help navigate the fluctuating and complex healthcare landscape, especially those within the behavioral health space. Research from JAMA Network Open supports this trend, stating local community hospitals that partner with larger health systems are linked to improved mortality outcomes for…
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C-suite Insights: HFMA 2021 Post-Acute Survey
October 18, 2021The survey explored key opportunities around post-acute services, including market expansion, quality measurement and partnership.
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Our Response: CMS Review Choice Demo and It’s Impact
October 14, 2021Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) raised the possibility of moving forward with a proposed pre- or post-claim review demonstration program in up to four states in 2021 despite industry pushback. Since the initial announcement, CMS continues to push for advancement of the program. Stakeholders noted the implementation would increase the administrative burden already placed on providers dealing with staffing shortages and capacity issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CMS’ 2022: How Will it Impact Behavioral Health?
October 06, 2021The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF PPS), for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The payment rule took effect October 1, 2021.
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Four Benefits of Hospital Co-location on Patient Outcomes
October 04, 2021Co-location or offering multiple specialty services, such as inpatient rehabilitation, behavioral health and/or long-term acute care under one roof or campus is becoming an important strategy for health systems as the number of medically complex patients continues to increase. This model allows for greater bed flexibility, streamlined care transitions, and helps lead to higher care quality and reduced readmissions.
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5 Ways Enhanced Behavioral Health Operational Expertise Benefits Recruitment and Retention
September 29, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already-existing shortage of healthcare workers, and as a result, many health systems are struggling to keep up with COVID-19 patient surges as well as patients experiencing behavioral health illnesses brought on by the pandemic.
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Strategies to effectively provide behavioral health to community-based areas
September 21, 2021Lack of behavioral health access and education in non-urban communities, especially ones largely populated by farmers, has become a growing issue across the nation. This concern is expected to increase if health systems do not respond appropriately.
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