Easing Home Health Staffing Pressures With Contract Therapy Services

Easing Home Health Staffing Pressures With Contract Therapy Services

Pick any industry today and you’re likely to hear managers complain about talent shortages and hiring woes. For home health agencies, the problem is at an all-time high. CNBC reported earlier this year that employment for home aides is expected to grow 41% from 2016 to 2026, which equates to 7.8 million job openings. And…

Factors to Consider in the “Build vs. Buy” RCM Healthcare Debate

Factors to Consider in the “Build vs. Buy” RCM Healthcare Debate

Ask any reputable outpatient therapy clinic to name its top priority as a business and there’s no doubt “delivering the highest quality patient care” will be number one every time. Of course, achieving the best possible outcome for our patients is why we come to work every morning. But fulfilling that mission requires more than…

Work Smarter: Six Steps to Maximize Your Return on Investment

Work Smarter: Six Steps to Maximize Your Return on Investment

I have the good fortune to work with wound care departments and providers all over the US. When I meet with these departments, I am working with them to understand their Clinical, Operational, Regulatory, and Economic/financial (CORE) processes,  which is imperative for compliance with hospital or facility standards. Once the collective process is understood, the…