Hospitals and health systems spent nearly $20 billion in 2022 appealing denied claims.1 As denial rates continue to rise – averaging a 3% increase annually – hospitals are having to expend extra labor, resources and finances, ultimately impacting patient’s access to timely, critical care.2
Read moreThe growing disparity between community need for psychiatric beds and limited resources forces behavioral health patients to turn to emergency departments (EDs) as a solution. These acute settings, however, are ill-equipped for specialized behavioral health needs, leading to ED operational strain through overwhelming admissions, bed shortages and ineffective treatment.
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreLifepoint’s mission of making communities healthier extends beyond providing high-quality care at the bedside for the patients we serve. It also comes to fruition in meaningful ways through strategic partnerships with two important nonprofit organizations: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and Special Olympics Tennessee.
Read moreTwo legacy Lifepoint Health facilities join the Highpoint Health joint venture partnership: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS) – Winchester and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS) – Sewanee
Read moreBrentwood, Tenn. (September 12, 2024) – This week, Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, recognized 27 of its freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities and 18 of its contracted acute rehabilitation units awarded by Newsweek in this year’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers. This prestigious award is presented...
Read moreDiscover four key trends expected to impact hospitals in 2025 and how health leaders can best position themselves for success with the help of a strategic post-acute partner.
Read moreThis guide breaks down 7 trends expected to impact inpatient rehabilitation in 2024 and how acute hospitals can position themselves to capitalize on these trends and deliver exceptional patient care.
Read moreAll post-acute settings are not created equal. The growing rate of skilled nursing facility closures has only reinforced this gap in care quality, leaving patients and hospitals nationwide straining to find care settings equipped and available to meet their unique needs. One setting that has weathered the storm of shifting...
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