Abstract 233: Trends in Referral to Post-Acute Care Services after an Acute Stroke Hospitalization in the U.S.: Findings from the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program [Poster Session II]

Conclusions: Since 2003 there was a slight increase in the proportion of stroke patients discharged to post-acute care among hospitals participating in GWTG-Stroke. However, 4 in 10 patients are discharged home without services. Over the last decade of payment reform, there has been modest change in types but not the overall referral to post-acute services for stroke patients.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prvu Bettger, J., McCoy, L., Smith, E. E., Fonarow, G. C., Schwamm, L. H., Peterson, E. D. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research