Many health systems across the U.S. are under increasing strain, challenged by aging populations, rising costs, persistent workforce shortages, and legislative uncertainty. These pressures are calling into question the long-term sustainability of traditional healthcare models. Nationwide, health system leaders are seeking opportunities within their care continuum that offer strategic value but haven’t reached their full potential. One such opportunity is a strategic focus on inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs). IRFs offer compelling margins to top operators, averaging 24% for freestanding hospitals according to 2023 fee-for-service Medicare Margin data, per MedPac 2025’s report.
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Source: https://vmghealth.com/insights/blog/the-future-of-inpatient-rehab-powered-by-partnerships/