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While long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are often misunderstood as offering the same level of care, the unique expertise and resources available at LTACHs allow them to provide medically complex patients with specialized care that can reduce readmissions and care costs. Below are 5 key differences between LTACH and SNF settings that impact medically complex patient recovery. Read Full Post

For critically ill patients, timely access to a Kindred specialty hospital, which provides continued acute care and early rehabilitation, can improve patient outcomes. Additionally, because Kindred offers ICU-level care, stable patients can be transferred to a Kindred specialty hospital while they are still in a critical condition, shortening their inpatient lengths of stay and total episodes of care. Read Full Post

Tim came to Kindred Hospital on a ventilator after experiencing respiratory failure. But he had a goal: To recover completely enough to escort his daughter down the aisle and dance with her at her upcoming wedding. With the help of the hospital's interdisciplinary team of caregivers, Tim achieved his goal. Read Full Post

Studies show that timely discharge of patients on prolonged ventilation to long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) can help optimize outcomes and reduce readmissions. Read Full Post

Research shows long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) can meaningfully participate and contribute to financial success in value-based care models Read Full Post

Determining the appropriate post-acute care (PAC) delivery setting for a patient based on his or her medical needs can help improve outcomes and lower total cost of care. While many patients are able to fully recover at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or at home following a hospital stay, a small percentage of the patient population requires additional critical care and services. Without the proper intensity of acute care and access to physicians and on-site specialized services, these patients are more likely to readmit to the hospital, thereby increasing total cost.

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Makala was admitted to Kindred Hospital with heart and pulmonary issues. But she was determined to recover and return home to her daughter -- a goal that she reached thanks to the interdisciplinary care team who helped her overcome challenge after challenge. Read Full Post

Compounded by the pandemic and driven by increased consumerism, patients are more interested in their healthcare than ever before. With patient satisfaction being an important aspect of value-based care, health systems must remain educated and focused on patient engagement preferences. Read Full Post

Compounded by the pandemic and driven by increased consumerism, patients are more interested in their healthcare than ever before. With a growing importance placed on patient satisfaction, providers and payers are seeking ways to engage medically complex patients and finding that this involvement can improve outcomes. Read Full Post

Establishing the appropriate care delivery path for patients after a stay in the ICU or med-surg unit is essential to achieving optimal outcomes. Without the right clinical capabilities and surrounding environment in which to recover, patients may experience delays or suffer medical setbacks that impede recovery. Furthermore, unnecessary discharge delays and avoidable readmissions can increase the total cost of care. Read Full Post