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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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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 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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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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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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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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The Inpatient Rehabilitation Difference: Partnering for Better Patient Outcomes
September 16, 2025Research shows that nearly 50% of all acute care discharges nationwide go to a post-acute setting.1 To prevent readmissions and control costs, it is critical for patients to have access to the right post-acute care. One setting that continues to see substantial growth across the care continuum is inpatient rehabilitation.Inpatient rehabilitation, whether through an…
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Navigating Rising Patient Volume Trends: Post-Acute Partnership’s Role
June 23, 2025The healthcare landscape is shifting, as more hospitals face significant surges in patient volume, driven largely by an aging population with chronic conditions. If hospital priorities are not effectively changed, this growing patient population will have a major impact on care delivery, length of stay (LOS), bed capacity and readmission rates.
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Hybrid Partnerships: Elevating Hospital Performance and Outcomes
May 30, 2025Partnerships are key to efficiently improving care quality and outcomes for an increasingly complex patient population. But because every hospital and community is unique, a one-size-fits-all partnership strategy is not effective.
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Healthcare Headlines from the Hill: May Edition
May 20, 2025Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill.
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Reduce Cost, Increase Revenue: The Power of Inpatient Rehabilitation Partnership
March 27, 2025Hospitals are facing significant financial challenges, including rising supply and labor costs, increasing regulatory burdens, and other operating pressures. Moreover, 40% of hospitals are operating in the red, and 31% of rural hospitals are at risk of closing, notes a Kaufman Hall report.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Key Player in Value-Based Care
March 11, 2025Value-based care (VBC), a CMS initiative, drives hospitals to deliver high-quality, affordable care by focusing on patient outcomes rather than the volume of services provided.
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Healthcare Headlines from the Hill: February Edition
February 26, 2025Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill.
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The Financial Impact of Clinical Staffing Shortages on Hospital Outcomes
February 13, 2025Recruiting and retaining quality clinical staff remains a top priority for hospitals and health systems this year.
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Why Acute Hospitals Are Investing in Inpatient Rehabilitation
January 28, 2025Inpatient rehabilitation provides comprehensive therapy in a hospital setting for patients recovering from serious illnesses, injuries or surgeries. As the most intensive form of rehabilitation, it's designed to help patients regain their independence and return to the community.
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Healthcare Headlines from the Hill: January Edition
January 10, 2025Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill.
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The Future of Healthcare: 4 Hospital Trends For 2025
December 18, 2024The post-acute care landscape is forever evolving, making it critical for health leaders to stay on top of shifting trends, particularly within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. To optimize hospital operations, improve patient outcomes, and bolster financial sustainability, understanding and adapting hospital priorities has never been more important.
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