What is the most cost-effective
post-acute care setting for rehabilitation after a medical or surgical hospital
stay—an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) or a skilled nursing facility
(SNF)? It is widely assumed that
rehabilitative care in an IRF may be more effective because of its
higher-intensity programs, lower lengths of stay, and fewer readmissions. But, is this the full story?
A common misconception in healthcare practices: Organizations can quickly reap the benefits of value-based payment transformation. To launch a successful value-based payment program , practices must implement a variety of foundational pieces. It may take time, resources and data before a practice can successfully engage in VBP. In this blog, we'll cover what goes into VBP and its potential benefits. We'll also dig deeper into practice advancement strategies and how they can help you achieve your practice goals. What goes into VBP? Many practices want to implement VBP because of its payment structure and return on investment. Yet, they might not consider how to nurture a successful VBP program in their organization. It starts with a gap analysis regarding people, processes and technologies. It’s important to celebrate what is working well and intervene where improvement can be made. Successful VBP starts with the practice team. There are many perceptions vs. realities that exist