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The contribution of skilled nursing facilities to hospitals' readmission rate

Authors :
Rahman, Momotazur
McHugh, John
Gozalo, Pedro L.
Ackerly, Dana Clay
Mor, Vincent
Source :
Health Services Research. April 1, 2017, p656, 20 p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Objective. To examine the relative influence of hospital and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) on 30-day rehospitalization. Data Sources/Settings. Elderly Medicare beneficiaries newly admitted to a SNF following hospitalization. Study Design. [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Hospitals -- Admission and discharge -- Services -- United States
Beneficiaries -- Analysis
Hospital care -- Analysis
Business
Health care industry

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00179124
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Health Services Research
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.488779495
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.12507
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