McKnight's July 6, 2022
“What’s next?”
That’s the question countless patients have faced as they have been discharged from hospitals in the midst of this once-in-a-century crisis.
They have each faced what we’ve termed a “post-acute care transition.”
Post-acute care — which makes up about 8% of Medicare spending at nearly $58.5 billion — is crucial to patients’ health, especially the 6 in 10 American adults managing chronic conditions. Yet too often, navigating the care journey after leaving the hospital can be a complex and daunting task for patients, families and healthcare providers alike.
Our COVID-19 experience has made it strikingly clear: providers across the continuum of care must work together to create a more seamless environment for care transitions. And there...
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