Revolutionizing Behavioral Health: The Power of Partnership
As behavioral health cases surge, overwhelming EDs, hospitals and staff, health leaders are seeking solutions to manage this growing crisis without diverting resources from core services.
As behavioral health cases surge, overwhelming EDs, hospitals and staff, health leaders are seeking solutions to manage this growing crisis without diverting resources from core services.
As of May 2024, 65% of U.S. adults report experiencing concerns about their own mental health or the mental health of their friends and family (up 15% from 2020), notes a CVS Health survey.1
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Health disparities are a persistent issue, with certain communities facing significantly worse health outcomes than others. This gap is often present in access to quality post-acute services, particularly for those requiring inpatient rehabilitation.
Stay ahead of the latest regulatory shifts and healthcare breaking news with Headlines from the Hill. In this month’s edition you will find: Cost of healthcare: Three bills proposed. MedPAC considers rural health quality. MedPAC critical access hospitals: Shifting coinsurance to 20% of payment rates and introducing a cap. Prior Authorization: State legislatures imposing tighter...
Approximately 21.5 million Americans meet the criteria for having co-occurring disorders, or illnesses happening simultaneously such as depression and substance use disorder.1 Historically, hospitals have approached mental health and substance abuse as separate programs. This leaves patients with a co-occurring disorder feeling lost when it comes to identifying the best...
More than 56%, or 27 million, U.S. adults experiencing a behavioral health illness are not receiving treatment.1,2 Historically, a lack of education on behavioral health has played a major role in an individual’s willingness to seek treatment. However, as awareness and education around behavioral health services grow, new barriers hinder patients...
In addition to identifying and addressing trends around financial health, staffing challenges, and technology opportunities, there remain a number of additional trends set to impact hospitals throughout 2024. Discover three additional trends that health leaders should consider when developing and managing their hospital’s strategic priorities this year. Shifting Healthcare Consumerism Needs In...
Growing Need for Behavioral Health in the Hospital Setting An analysis by the Advisory Board noted that approximately 90% of both low- and high-acuity patients would choose to seek out their primary care provider (PCP) for behavioral health treatment and/or resources.1 However, patients who choose to admit to their PCP over other...
Healthcare is an ever-changing landscape, and so are its consumers. A recent Advisory Board report uncovered key insights into the latest healthcare consumer behaviors and how hospitals can prepare for its impact both now and in the future through inpatient rehabilitation integration. Five factors influencing healthcare consumer decisions and the driving...