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Seven CPAs Recognized at AICPA ENGAGE 2026
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release:
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Seven CPAs Recognized at AICPA ENGAGE 2026
Las Vegas - The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) honored seven CPAs during the AICPA's ENGAGE 2026 conference in Las Vegas this week. The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts, or significant contributions to the accounting profession.
"The CPAs recognized at this year's ENGAGE conference embody the professionalism, integrity and commitment that define the CPA license," said Eva Simpson, vice
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NEW YORK, June 11 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release:
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Seven CPAs Recognized at AICPA ENGAGE 2026
Las Vegas - The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) honored seven CPAs during the AICPA's ENGAGE 2026 conference in Las Vegas this week. The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts, or significant contributions to the accounting profession.
"The CPAs recognized at this year's ENGAGE conference embody the professionalism, integrity and commitment that define the CPA license," said Eva Simpson, vicepresident of member value, tax & advisory services for the AICPA. "They have distinguished themselves among their peers and serve as inspiring leaders in personal financial planning and technology advisory services. We take pride in recognizing their exceptional efforts each year."
Mathieu Lupien Technology Advisory Volunteer of the Year
Named in memory of Mathieu Lupien, an AICPA volunteer who passed away from cancer in December 2025, this new recognition reflects the passion, expertise, and steady advocacy he brought to the technology advisory space in his numerous contributions as a CITP credential holder. Each year, this award will recognize a volunteer who embodies the collaborative spirit, innovative mindset, and deep commitment that Mathieu exemplified.
Lupien was recognized as the inaugural recipient of this award during the ENGAGE 2026 conference.
His more than 25 years of finance experience included serving as President and Co-Founder of Simfiny Solutions, headquartered in Montreal, as well as senior finance roles in domestic and international companies. He held the CPA designation in Canada and added the CITP credential in 2019.
Standing Ovation Honors
The AICPA honored six CPAs for contributions to their specialty areas with the Standing Ovation award.
The AICPA's Standing Ovation program recognizes young CPAs who exhibit exemplary professional achievement in personal financial planning, business valuation and forensic accounting, and information management and technology assurance. Beyond making a notable contribution to the profession, nomination requirements include maintaining an active CPA license, being an AICPA member in good standing and holding either the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP(R)), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF(R)), or Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV(R)) credential.
Personal Financial Planning Standing Ovation
The two recipients of the 2026 Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Standing Ovation hold the PFS credential. They are (in alphabetical order):
* Mitch Kennedy, CPA/PFS, MS, CFP(R) - Senior Wealth Advisor at Mariner, Novi, MI
* Victoria Thayer, CPA/PFS -Founder and CEO of Novii CPA, Madison, WI
Technology Advisory Standing Ovation
The four recipients of the 2026 Technology Advisory Standing Ovation award all hold the CITP credential. They are (in alphabetical order):
* Jeffrey Cook, CPA, CITP, Legacy Financial Services, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
* Marnie Feffer, CPA, CITP, CISA, Director, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance, Mizuho, Hewlett, NY
* Jared James, CPA, CITP, CISSP, CISA, Cybersecurity Principal, Baker Tilly, Seattle, WA
* Jenny Trotta, CPA, CITP, CISA, Principal, Plante Moran, Southfield, Michigan
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About the American Institute of CPAs
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world's largest member association representing the CPA profession, with a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education, and consulting. A founding member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession, attestation standards, and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state, and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, partners across the profession to build future talent, and drives continuing education to advance the vitality, relevance, and quality of the profession.
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Original text here: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/seven-cpas-recognized-at-aicpa-engage-2026
[Category: Accounting]
National Retail Federation: Father's Day Spending to Hit Record $27.9 Billion
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSxrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release:
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Father's Day Spending to Hit Record $27.9 Billion
Father's Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This marks an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set last year.
"Despite economic pressures, Father's Day remains just as important to shoppers as in years past," NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said.
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WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSxrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release:
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Father's Day Spending to Hit Record $27.9 Billion
Father's Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This marks an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set last year.
"Despite economic pressures, Father's Day remains just as important to shoppers as in years past," NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said."In order to make the holiday fit their budgets, shoppers are pulling back in other spending areas. Retailers continue to meet consumer needs by offering items at affordable prices."
In line with previous years, 77% of consumers plan to celebrate Father's Day this year. On average, consumers expect to spend $226.58, up from the previous record of $199.38 in 2025. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, spending has increased across all categories, with the exception of shoppers ages 65 and older.
In line with previous years, 77% of consumers plan to celebrate Father's Day this year. On average, consumers expect to spend $226.58, up from the previous record of $199.38 in 2025. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, spending has increased across all categories, with the exception of shoppers ages 65 and older.
Forty-five percent of consumers plan to buy a gift for a father or stepfather, followed by a husband (25%), son (13%), brother (10%), friend (8%) and grandfather (7%).
As in past years, greeting cards (60%) are the most popular gift for Father's Day, followed by clothing (58%), a special outing (55%) and gift cards (52%).
"While nearly every gift category is seeing an increase in planned spending this year, electronics and personal care items have the largest gains," Executive Vice President of Strategy Phil Rist said. "These items reflect consumers' focus on giving dad practical and popular gifts, especially products that help make his life easier."
As in recent years, shoppers remain focused on finding gifts that resonate with dad, with many saying it's most important to choose something unique or different (44%) or one that creates a special memory (34%).
Similar to other holidays, subscription boxes and experiential gifts remain popular options. Nearly one-third of consumers (31%) say they plan to give an experience, while 45% of shoppers are interested in gifting a subscription box.
Online remains the most popular holiday shopping destination at 38%, followed closely by department stores at 37%. Meanwhile, 26% of shoppers plan to visit a discount store, up from 23% in 2025.
As the leading authority and voice for the retail industry, NRF provides data on consumer behavior and spending for key periods throughout the year.
The survey of 7,914 consumers was conducted April 30 - May 6 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.1 percentage points.
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About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs -- 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
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About Prosper Insights & Analytics
Prosper Insights & Analytics helps organizations identify market change before it becomes visible in transactions, revenues, or economic reports. For more than 20 years, Prosper has measured the drivers of future consumer behavior--including intentions, expectations, confidence, emotions, and purchase plans--to generate predictive demand signals for financial services, retail, technology, and marketing organizations. www.ProsperInsights.com
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Original text here: https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/father-s-day-spending-to-hit-record-27-9-billion
[Category: Business]
NSSF Commends Introduction of House Legislation to Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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NSSF Commends Introduction of House Legislation to Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, commends the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) for introducing the Great American Outdoors Act 250, H.R. 9250, legislation to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund, a proven conservation and public access
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WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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NSSF Commends Introduction of House Legislation to Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, commends the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) for introducing the Great American Outdoors Act 250, H.R. 9250, legislation to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund, a proven conservation and public accessinitiative that addresses deferred maintenance projects across federal lands. The bill would revamp expired portions of the Great American Outdoors Act that was signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2020.
"NSSF applauds the introduction of legislation to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund and ensure continued investment in America's public lands and outdoor recreation infrastructure," said Lawrence G. Keane, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for NSSF. "The Legacy Restoration Fund has demonstrated that targeted investments in public land facilities, roads, trails, campgrounds, recreational shooting ranges and wildlife habitat projects provide lasting benefits for hunters, recreational shooters, anglers and all outdoor enthusiasts."
The legislation would continue critical funding for deferred maintenance needs by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). America's hunters and recreational marksmen and women depend on access to well-managed public lands. Reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund will help enhance and expand hunting opportunities, improve access to recreational shooting areas, support wildlife habitat conservation and ensure that future generations can enjoy our nation's outdoor traditions.
NSSF notes that investments through the fund have improved visitor infrastructure, increased access to public lands, strengthened conservation and supported economies that depend on outdoor recreation.
"The outdoor recreation economy and our nation's conservation legacy are strongest when public lands are accessible, resilient and maintained," Keane added. "NSSF looks forward to working with Congress, federal land management agencies and conservation partners to advance this important legislation and continue delivering tangible benefits for sportsmen and women across the country."
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Original text here: https://www.nssf.org/articles/nssf-commends-introduction-of-house-legislation-to-reauthorize-the-legacy-restoration-fund/
Ideal Credit Union Foundation Launches Youth Mental Health Advocacy Work With Successful Community Campaign and Support for Sophie's Squad
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 11 -- Ideal Credit Union Foundation, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news:
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Ideal Credit Union Foundation Launches Youth Mental Health Advocacy Work with Successful Community Campaign and Support for Sophie's Squad
WOODBURY, Minn. - In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Ideal Credit Union Foundation raised more than $13,000 for Sophie's Squad through
a successful month-long campaign across its Twin Cities branches, marking the launch of the Foundation's new youth mental health initiative.
The Ideal
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 11 -- Ideal Credit Union Foundation, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news:
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Ideal Credit Union Foundation Launches Youth Mental Health Advocacy Work with Successful Community Campaign and Support for Sophie's Squad
WOODBURY, Minn. - In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Ideal Credit Union Foundation raised more than $13,000 for Sophie's Squad through
a successful month-long campaign across its Twin Cities branches, marking the launch of the Foundation's new youth mental health initiative.
The IdealCredit Union Foundation is dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities across the Twin Cities. Through its mission to strengthen local communities by providing food security, promoting housing stability, and supporting youth mental health, the Foundation is expanding its impact by investing in organizations that help young people thrive. Sophie's Squad provides education and awareness to improve the mental health of athletes by encouraging open conversation and emphasizing that seeking help is a sign of strength.
"As we continue our mission to improve lives and strengthen communities across the Twin Cities, supporting youth mental health is a natural and important focus for our Foundation," said Shannon Butler, President of the Ideal Credit Union Foundation.
"Mental health challenges can affect anyone, especially young athletes who often face unique pressures both on and off the field. We're proud to partner with Sophie's Squad to raise awareness, encourage open conversations, and help connect young people and families with valuable mental health resources and support."
Sophie's Squad provides many free online resources including a guide to starting a conversation on mental health, an athlete resource guide, and a mental health check in.
"Every day, Sophie's Squad works to equip young people, families, coaches, and communities with the tools, resources, and support needed to strengthen mental health and well-being," Ryan Bahl, Sophie's Squad, Marketing Director. "The support from the Ideal Credit Union Foundation helps us expand our reach, spark important conversations, and ensure more youth and families know where to turn when they need support."
The donation marks the Foundation's first major investment in youth mental health and reflects its ongoing commitment to addressing critical community needs throughout the Twin Cities. By supporting organizations like Sophie's Squad, the Foundation aims to help create healthier, stronger, and more resilient communities for future generations.
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Original text here: https://web.mncun.org/atlas/articles/12981
[Category: Financial Services]
ICI Applauds First Lady Melania Trump for Her Work To Ensure Foster Children Receive Access to Trump Accounts
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Investment Company Institute issued the following news release:
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ICI Applauds First Lady Melania Trump for Her Work To Ensure Foster Children Receive Access to Trump Accounts
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Washington, DC; June 11, 2026 -Investment Company Institute (ICI) President and CEO Eric J. Pan released the following statement today regarding the announcement that the First Lady will work with the nation's governors and the Treasury Department to ensure that children in foster care are enrolled in Trump Accounts:
"ICI applauds First Lady Melania Trump
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WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Investment Company Institute issued the following news release:
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ICI Applauds First Lady Melania Trump for Her Work To Ensure Foster Children Receive Access to Trump Accounts
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Washington, DC; June 11, 2026 -Investment Company Institute (ICI) President and CEO Eric J. Pan released the following statement today regarding the announcement that the First Lady will work with the nation's governors and the Treasury Department to ensure that children in foster care are enrolled in Trump Accounts:
"ICI applauds First Lady Melania Trumpand Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for this landmark initiative extending savings and investment vehicles to children in the foster care system.
"As one of the earliest supporters of Trump Accounts, ICI knows how important it is to encourage families to start their children's saving and investing journey at birth. Children in foster care deserve the same opportunity to benefit from compound growth and the $1,000 government matching contribution.
"When we combine investing early in life with the robust financial literacy skills the First Lady has prioritized, we can set young people on a firm foundation. ICI and our members are ready to support this critical expansion and help foster youth to gain access to the resources they need to build a secure financial future."
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Original text here: https://www.ici.org/news-release/ici-applauds-first-lady-melania-trump-for-her-work-to-ensure-foster-children-receive-access-to-trump-accounts
Global Pharmaceutical Industry Faces a High-Stakes Reset as AI, Biologics, and Supply Resilience Redefine Growth Through 2031
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Global Pharmaceutical Industry Faces a High-Stakes Reset as AI, Biologics, and Supply Resilience Redefine Growth Through 2031
New Frost & Sullivan analysis reveals that future winners will be those that can execute faster, industrialise innovation, and navigate mounting pricing and geopolitical pressures
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London, UK - Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, Growth Opportunities in Global Pharmaceutical
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Global Pharmaceutical Industry Faces a High-Stakes Reset as AI, Biologics, and Supply Resilience Redefine Growth Through 2031
New Frost & Sullivan analysis reveals that future winners will be those that can execute faster, industrialise innovation, and navigate mounting pricing and geopolitical pressures
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London, UK - Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, Growth Opportunities in Global PharmaceuticalIndustry, 2026, finds that the pharmaceutical industry is entering a period of profound transformation as affordability mandates, patent expiries, geopolitical fragmentation, and rapid technological advances reshape the foundations of value creation.
According to the study, traditional drivers of success are being replaced by a new set of competitive imperatives centred on execution excellence, supply resilience, AI-enabled operations, and the ability to commercialise increasingly complex therapeutic modalities at scale.
"2026 marks a decisive reset for global biopharma," said Surbhi Gupta, Industry Principal at Frost & Sullivan. "Commercial success will depend less on historical peak-sales models and more on how quickly companies can generate evidence, secure market access, integrate innovation, and reliably deliver advanced therapies in increasingly complex operating environments."
The analysis highlights five themes that will define the next phase of industry growth. Policy reforms, accelerating patent expiries, and intensifying pricing pressures are compressing traditional value-capture windows, forcing organisations to generate evidence earlier, strengthen lifecycle management strategies, and accelerate market access efforts. At the same time, deliverability is emerging as a critical source of competitive advantage, with manufacturing readiness, cold-chain integrity, quality assurance, and site-of-care preparedness becoming essential differentiators in an era of increasingly sophisticated therapies.
Innovation models are also evolving as pharmaceutical companies become more selective in their investments, prioritising scalable assets, high-conviction opportunities, and their ability to rapidly integrate and operationalise external innovation. Meanwhile, supply resilience has shifted from an operational concern to a strategic imperative, as governments and regulators place greater emphasis on localisation, continuity, and security of supply amid geopolitical uncertainty. Finally, artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation into governed, audit-ready workflows embedded across discovery, clinical operations, quality, manufacturing, and commercial functions, creating the foundations for more efficient and data-driven operating models.
Frost & Sullivan notes that growth opportunities are increasingly concentrated around biologics and next-generation modalities, including GLP-1 therapies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), radioligand therapies, and cell and gene therapies, while surrounding ecosystems such as obesity care operating systems, specialised manufacturing capabilities, and confirmatory-ready clinical trial models offer significant whitespace opportunities.
The study also forecasts a divergence in growth trajectories between traditional small molecules and large molecules. While small molecules will remain the industry's cash-flow backbone, biologics are expected to continue expanding their share of the market as companies invest in advanced therapeutic platforms and industrial-scale execution capabilities.
"Pharma companies can no longer treat these pressures as a series of incremental challenges," Gupta concludes. "The organisations that thrive will be those willing to rebuild their operating models around resilience, speed, disciplined innovation, and scalable execution."
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About Frost & Sullivan
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Original text here: https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/global-pharmaceutical-industry-faces-a-high-stakes-reset-as-ai-biologics-and-supply-resilience-redefine-growth-through-2031/
[Category: BizConsulting]
American Academy of Neurology: Fewer Than 1 in 4 With Stroke, 1 in 7 With Brain Injury Receive Inpatient Rehab
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Fewer than 1 in 4 with stroke, 1 in 7 with brain injury receive inpatient rehab
Disparities found across sex, race, insurance and income
Highlights:
* A new study has found fewer than one in four people hospitalized due to stroke, and fewer than one in seven with traumatic brain injury, are discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
* The analysis of 444,908 people with stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury found 22% were sent to inpatient rehabilitation,
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Fewer than 1 in 4 with stroke, 1 in 7 with brain injury receive inpatient rehab
Disparities found across sex, race, insurance and income
Highlights:
* A new study has found fewer than one in four people hospitalized due to stroke, and fewer than one in seven with traumatic brain injury, are discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
* The analysis of 444,908 people with stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury found 22% were sent to inpatient rehabilitation,26% to skilled nursing facilities, and 54% were discharged home.
* Researchers found disparities in inpatient rehabilitation access. Female participants were more likely to receive inpatient rehabilitation than male participants, and Black people had higher odds than white people, while Hispanic people had lower odds.
* Researchers note several limitations when interpreting these findings. The analysis looked back at administrative data and cannot determine causal relationships.
* The study also cannot account for unmeasured factors that influence hospital discharge, especially social and individual factors not captured in medical records.
* Having private insurance or Medicaid versus Medicare or living in the highest income areas versus lowest income areas were associated with lower odds of being discharged to an institutional rehabilitation facility.
* The study's authors emphasize the need for more equitable access to intensive inpatient rehabilitation to improve outcomes and call for further research to help reduce disparities.
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Fewer than one in four people with stroke and fewer than one in seven people with traumatic brain injury receive inpatient rehabilitation care after being hospitalized, according to a study published on June 10, 2026, in Neurology(R) Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers found disparities in access across sex, race, insurance coverage and income level.
"Receiving intensive rehabilitation after stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury can improve a person's recovery, yet access to inpatient rehabilitation care remains inconsistent and may not be equitable," said study author Farhaan S. Vahidy, MBBS, PhD, of TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas, and a member of the American Academy of Neurology.
"Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide more intensive rehabilitation care, usually more than three hours per day, than skilled nursing facilities," said Vahidy. "Our study found fewer people receive this type of rehabilitation than are likely eligible, with concerning disparities affecting historically marginalized communities, people with Medicaid and those from lower-income areas."
For the study, researchers reviewed four years of health records in five states to identify 444,908 adults hospitalized for stroke, traumatic brain injury and traumatic spinal cord injury. They had an average age of 69. Of participants, 75% had stroke, 24% had TBI and 1% had spinal cord injury. After hospitalization, 22% were discharged to inpatient rehabilitation facilities, 26% to skilled nursing facilities and 54% were sent home.
Researchers found just 22% of those with stroke and 14% of those with traumatic brain injury were sent to an inpatient rehabilitation facility, while the number was 44% of those with spinal cord injury. That is fewer than one in four people with stroke and one in seven people with brain injury discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Researchers also looked at the differences between various groups of people.
After adjusting for factors such as insurance, a person's home residence and health factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers found older people with an average age of 75 had 4% higher odds than younger people with an average age of 63 of being discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility versus home, female participants had 19% higher odds than male participants, and Black people had 29% higher odds than white people while Hispanic people had 22% lower odds.
The researchers note several limitations when interpreting these findings. The analysis looked back at administrative data and cannot determine causal relationships or account for unmeasured factors that influence hospital discharge, especially social and individual factors not captured in medical records.
Researchers also found that having private insurance or Medicaid versus Medicare and living in areas with the highest average income compared to areas with the lowest average income were associated with 12% lower odds of being discharged to an institutional rehabilitation facility.
When looking only at people discharged to rehabilitation or skilled nursing care, and not those sent home, Black people had 10% lower odds of being discharged to a rehabilitation facility than a skilled nursing facility.
"Ensuring equitable access to intensive inpatient rehabilitation can help improve long-term outcomes for people with these conditions," said Vahidy. "Future studies should further examine differences in care and develop interventions to reduce disparities."
Another limitation of the study (https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN9.0000000000000123) was that the data reviewed did not include information on the severity of strokes, traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.
Discover more about brain health at Brain & Life(R), from the American Academy of Neurology. This resource also offers a website, podcast, and books that connect patients, caregivers and anyone interested in brain health with the most trusted information, straight from the world's leading experts in brain health. Follow Brain & Life on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 44,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.
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Original text here: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5346
[Category: Medical]
