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Mayo Clinic and Select Medical recently announced the formation of Allevant Solutions. The firm’s goal is to improve healthcare services in nursing homes and hospitals that are located in rural areas.

The new firm will offer consulting services that include methodologies, algorithms and processes that incorporate clinical services, quality improvement and business expertise. Allevant will allow providers to increase the availability of post-acute care and also reduce the costs of rehab care, according to the firm.