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How COVID-19 is changing hospital protocols, healthcare
Dr. Lisa Charbonneau is chief medical officer of Encompass Health, a national leader in facility- and home-based care. Realizing that inpatient rehabilitation is a unique…
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How Peter Mantegazza’s experience as a caregiver and later a patient shaped him as a healthcare leader
Peter Mantegazza spent most of his childhood in and out of hospitals as a visitor. Since the age of 12, he knew he wanted to…
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It takes a team: Kenny Santos walks his first steps after a brain injury
Kenny Santos accomplished something no one ever thought he would days before he was preparing to leave Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington—he walked 50…
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Tune into our investor day to learn why we’re excited about the future
Next week, we will travel to New York City to host our first investor day for Encompass Health since 2015. Often, when companies host these…
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What are the different types of stroke?
All strokes are not the same, although some are more common than others. The good news—it is not difficult to understand the differences. The supreme…
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How building a positive culture can improve nursing turnover
Sandy Lynch said it wasn’t uncommon for her hospital to struggle with nursing retention. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree is about 20 minutes away…
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How the right post-acute provider can reduce costs, improve outcomes
In the era of value-based care and bundled payments, selecting the appropriate post-acute setting and provider for patients is more important than ever. Where they…
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What you need to know about Encompass Health from the 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Encompass Health finished 2019 strong, making continued progress toward its strategic initiatives, Mark Tarr, the Company’s president and CEO, told attendees at the 38th Annual…
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How familiar holiday tunes can play a part in stroke rehabilitation
In Wesley Hyde’s office at Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, there’s always music. As one of the company’s few music therapists, Wesley facilitates musical activities…
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Mark Tarr’s 2020 healthcare predictions
As 2019 comes to a close, we all have our sights set on 2020 and what the new year will bring. In the ever-evolving landscape…