LTACH Development Consulting
Long Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACH)
Advis has a long history in post acute care development and management including long term acute care hospitals or “LTACHs”. When determining if an LTACH is right you, or if assistance is needed in the strategy, operational assessment or management of your current LTACH, Advis can help.
LTACH Feasibility
- State and federal compliance
- Governance structure
- Site selection
- Needs analysis
- Financial impact
- When working with us, we will analyze and review data from area acute-care hospitals to determine the following:
- Bed need based on multiple methodologies for this focused venue of care
- Financial impact of developing a long-term acute care hospital
- Analysis of data to confirm the bed needs complement and patient volumes by diagnostic group
- Once analysis is completed, our LTACH consultants provide formal recommendations to the hospital or health system to assist with future development and implementation of strategic plans.
Taking you Through Development
Advis reviews all applicable federal government statutes, regulations and requirements regarding hospital development and operation. This review will include an analysis of the guidelines for Long Term Acute Care Hospital designation from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Advis structures the long-term care hospital in a manner to comply with applicable federal laws and regulations, either as a free-standing or hospital-within-a-hospital designation.
Some Key Areas of Development Include:
- Federal and state regulatory compliance
- Organizational structure
- Finance/reimbursement
- Bed allocation
- Product line structuring
- Facility space utilization
- Mock survey – Assure readiness for CMS certification and state licensure
- Orientation and educational work sessions with clinical staff and physicians
- Case management integration
Additionally, we serve as a liaison with the Fiscal Intermediary to assure a smooth working relationship before and after exemption. We will also work with the architect and/or contractor regarding space configuration for compliance with federal hospital regulations. Finally, Advis will help guide design for optimal marketing and programming positioning.
Clients turn to us for recommendations for an organizational management structure that complies with federal regulations and enhances productivity and the bottom line. Advis promotes an outcome-based philosophy among administrative and clinical staff. Our consultation can be both on- and off-site throughout the project.
Our LTACH Consultants Also Provide Support Management
Once licensed as an acute care hospital, and exempted as a long-term acute care hospital, we’re available to assist clients in the management and oversight of their LTACH. Advis can provide management with a focus on:
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial management including site neutral reimbursement, expense reduction strategies and revenue maximization
- Clinical program development
- Census monitoring
- Case management
- Strategic market positioning
- Operational assessment for maximizing performance
Regardless of where you are in your stage of developing an LTACH program, turn to the LTACH consultants at Advis to accompany you every step of the way.
