The post-acute care solutions market is experiencing significant growth. Valued at $472 billion in 2024, this area is projected to hit $856 billion by 2034.1 Specifically, inpatient rehabilitation stands out as one of the fastest-growing segments. This rapid expansion is fueled by two major trends: the aging patient population and the rising prevalence of chronic health conditions.
To keep pace with the rising demand for more beds, comprehensive treatment, and a streamlined approach across service lines, hospital leaders are looking beyond their current operational models. Strategic partnerships, such as a joint venture (JV) or a contract management agreement, are becoming essential. These solutions allow hospitals to effectively meet growing patient needs while optimizing resource management, controlling costs, and enhancing overall patient care quality.
Choosing the Right Partner
How does a hospital know it has chosen the best partner to meet its patient, hospital and community needs? A qualified post-acute partner should help hospitals:
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- Relieve the burden of running acute rehabilitation through our flexible, white-labeled partnership solutions.
- Help grow and build further upon a hospital’s mission through a shared vision of making communities healthier.
- Improve outcomes, drive greater patient and family member engagement, and enhance employee satisfaction and efficiency through innovative rehabilitation solutions and technology.
- Enhance clinical quality and patient access through the guidance and support of highly trained clinicians, service line expertise and national network.
- Stay ahead of the ever-changing regulatory and compliance landscape, including managing expensive denials, with the help of an experienced appeals and denials team.
- Effectively meet the needs of the growing medically complex population through clinical expertise and specialized experience treating highly acute patients.
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The Lifepoint Rehabilitation Difference
With 49 free-standing inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), and 250+ hospital-based rehabilitation units (ARUs), medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings, Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a partner of choice for hospital systems across the country seeking a JV or contract management solution.
Through these partnerships, Lifepoint Rehabilitation brings proven rehabilitation management and services expertise to help patients recover and return home quickly from several conditions, including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, neurological conditions, amputations and trauma.
Contact us today to learn how Lifepoint can help your hospital seamlessly integrate an effective inpatient rehabilitation program to improve long-term outcomes.
References:
- S. Post-acute Care Market: Country Forecast (2025 - 2034).” Global Market Insights Inc., 2024.
