The percentage of geriatric hospitalized patients requiring post-acute care increased
from 21% in 2000 to 26% in 2015.
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More than 80% of these patients required a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay. SNFs
vary in their ability to provide care, and patients and families are rarely well-enough
informed to choose among their options.
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Health decisions that are not based on thoughtful and evidence-based rationale not
only lead to disparities but also add to the cost of health care.
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Publication history
Published online: August 06, 2018
Footnotes
A.N. is a full-time employee of Signature HealthCARE, in the role of Chief Medical Officer. There are no relevant conflicts of interest for this submission.
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