HIT Consultant June 6, 2024
Post-acute care facilities for years have been preparing for the impact that value-based purchasing (VBP) programs would have.
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) and the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 put providers on notice that quality of care measures, like reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient outcomes, would take precedence over fee-for-service models.
In 2024, the stakes have gotten much higher for post-acute care facilities. Understanding these changes and potential measures to reduce readmissions is crucial for post-acute care providers.
The ACA’s Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program penalizes hospitals with higher-than-expected readmission rates for certain conditions. It also encourages hospitals to enhance communication, care coordination, and patient engagement in discharge plans to prevent avoidable readmissions.
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