Post-Acute Care

Common pay system for three post-acute care settings appears doable, new report says

February 09, 2012

Relief could be on the horizon for providers, regulators and other stakeholders who have struggled to find common evaluation and payment models for individuals who move between post-acute care settings, researchers say.

Home healthcare costs often lower than post-acute care after hospitalization, analysis finds

June 24, 2011

Medicare beneficiaries with chronic health problems are far less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when discharged to their homes than if they receive other post-acute care services, a new analysis finds.

Post-acute providers need electronic health records, too

Carol Everhart April 21, 2010

The federal push to create electronic health records must include post-acute providers, such as skilled nursing facilities.

New law strives to keep older adults at home

Liza Berger March 31, 2010

When you read between the lines of the healthcare reform law, its general intent becomes clear: The law is about increasing home- and community-based services (HCBS), and improving wellness and prevention.

Move toward certifying electronic health records must include long-term care

John Derr October 21, 2009

Long-term care must have have certified electronic health records to keep pace with the rest of the healthcare industry.

Vote expected soon on Senate healthcare reform bill

October 07, 2009

A vote on Senate Finance Committee healthcare reform legislation could occur by the end of this week. The 262-page bill contains a number of amendments that could affect long-term care supports and services.

How to prepare for your next Medicare audit

Dr. Kenneth Kei Adams August 10, 2009

The federal government is looking closely at how post-acute providers, such as skilled nursing facilities, spend Medicare dollars. SNFs should know their operations and understand real outcomes before their next audit.