An innovative concept that started in urban centers is making its way into the heart of rural America: hospital-at-home (H@H) care. The idea stemmed from the realization that patients in...
The combined performance of a hospital’s service lines contributes to its overall financial health. That’s why effective service line evaluation is key to ensure long-term hospital viability.
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To help mitigate their financial and operational challenges faced by many rural and community hospitals, the federal government established the rural emergency hospital (REH) designation in January 2023. This white paper explores the role of REHs, various trends impacting this model, implications of REHs, and key considerations involved in REH conversions.
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The American Hospital Association and other advocates are lobbying to make the Hospital at Home program introduced during the pandemic permanent based on data suggesting that home-based care results in better outcomes for patients. This white paper outlines the benefits of H@H for patients, family members and hospitals. It also covers requirements and considerations for community hospital leaders interested in implementing an H@H program.
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It’s a well-known fact that many small U.S. hospitals are increasingly under pressure. Their problems stem from a myriad of challenges: razor-thin margins, inflation, higher borrowing costs, declining insurance reimbursement...
Jim Kendrick, CEO of Community Hospital Corporation, shares helpful information about hospital at home services in this edition of the Modern Healthcare Executive Insight.
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by Tom Sledge, North Texas Medical Center CEO
Five years ago, the discussion about North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, Texas, was primarily focused on the hospital’s financial struggles....
CHC CEO Jim Kendrick and Modern Healthcare CEO Dan Peres discuss the current environment for rural and community hospitals, the road ahead, and insights for success.
Change is too often regarded as something that is happening to hospitals, compelled by forces beyond their control. With more challenges on the horizon, the time has come for hospital...
As community hospitals across the country face rising costs and labor shortages, now is the time to implement innovative delivery models for long-term sustainability.
Jim Kendrick, president and CEO...
