Building a Better SNF<\/strong><\/p>\n Health systems are re-examining their post-acute care strategies and SNF partnerships.<\/em><\/p>\n By Julie Schulz, MD<\/p>\n After steadily migrating out of the skilled nursing facility (SNF) market over the past decade,health systems are re-examining their post-acute care (PAC) strategies and the potential value of SNF partnerships. This renewed consideration is directly tied to health systems’ growing accountability for the quality and cost of services delivered across the care continuum, including the need to improve care continuity, reduce readmissions and improve patient and family satisfaction. Building a Better SNF Health systems are re-examining their post-acute care strategies and SNF partnerships. By Julie Schulz, MD After steadily migrating out of the skilled nursing facility (SNF) market over the past decade,health systems are re-examining their post-acute care…<\/span><\/p>\n
\nAside from discharges to home, SNFs are the most common post-acute destination, representing 19 percent of PAC transfers. Partnerships with freestanding SNFs provide an effective option for hospitals to improve PAC quality and efficiency without the financial risk of ownership.
\nReadmission penalties and a shift toward bundled payment for full episodes of care will require hospitals to more actively oversee the services their patients receive after transfer to a (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"