Variability in skilled nursing facility screening and admission processes: Implications for value-based purchasing

Conclusions: We found facility behavior was driven by internal and external factors with implications for equitable access to care in the era of value-based purchasing. Practice Implications: SNFs can most effectively respond to these pressures by increasing their agency within hospital–SNF relationships and prioritizing more careful patient screening to match patient needs and facility capabilities.
Source: Health Care Management Review - Category: American Health Tags: Features Source Type: research