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Bridging the Behavioral Health Gap: Top Five Resources for Talent Development and Retention

While nearly 40% of behavioral health leaders identify workforce issues—specifically staff retention and recruitment—as a top priority in 2026, the path to a solution isn't always clear. Additionally, overcoming these challenges and maintaining continuity of care is difficult when attempted alone. For many healthcare organizations, strategic partnership remains the most...

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The Power of Co-Location: Maximizing Hospital Outcomes Through Integrated Service Lines

As we move through 2026, the medical complexity of the average U.S. patient has reached a new peak.* With an aging population and an increasing number of patients with co-morbidities, healthcare providers must be more agile than ever. In today’s landscape, flexibility is no longer a luxury; it is a core...

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The Future of Healthcare Staffing: What Hospitals Can Expect in 2026 and Beyond

Hospital leaders continue to be inundated with ongoing healthcare labor shortages. Recent data highlights that challenge, with a projected 100,000-worker deficit by 2028 in the U.S. alone.* This trend presents a significant threat to service line viability, including specialized areas like inpatient rehabilitation, as well as general patient throughput and...

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Partnership News

Dr. Nicki Tessler Appointed President of Lifepoint Behavioral Health

Dr. Tessler will oversee Lifepoint’s behavioral health division, which includes 25 behavioral health hospitals as well as a robust pipeline of future partnerships and sites of care.

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Partnering to Advance Our Mission

Lifepoint’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.

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Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas Expand Joint Venture Partnership with Addition of Two Facilities

Two 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

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White Papers

Shifting Post-Acute Landscape: Three Trends Every Hospital Leader Should Watch in 2026

The post-acute landscape, especially inpatient rehabilitation, continues to rapidly grow and transform. For hospital leaders striving for peak operational efficiency, improved patient outcomes, strong financial health and anticipation of emerging trends are crucial.

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Non-Profit Hospitals Are Turning to Post-Acute Providers for Rehabilitation Partnership

While hospitals understandably prioritize financial investment in acute services for program optimization, staffing and resource allocation, health leaders recognize the substantial benefits of post-acute care in improving patient outcomes, length of stay and readmission risk.

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The Future of Healthcare: Four Hospital Trends for 2025

Discover 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.

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