Home Health Care News July 17, 2024
Health plans generally do not have great visibility into their members’ care after an acute health event. Even when they do, many aren’t confident in the post-acute care provider that’s serving their member.
These findings come from a new survey of health plans conducted by the post-acute care technology company WellSky.
Specifically, the survey found that:
– Only 37% of respondents (health plans) manage members in a post-acute setting after discharge from acute care. The majority attempt to manage care internally rather than partnering with vendors or other post-acute networks.
– Just 33% of respondents reported that “the majority” of their members are discharged to “high-performing” post-acute care facilities.
– 43% of respondents expressed “moderate confidence” that their members receive...