Health services research
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Health services research · Jun 2014
The Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program: potential unintended consequences for hospitals serving vulnerable populations.
To explore the impact of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) on hospitals serving vulnerable populations. ⋯ Policies to reduce hospital readmissions must balance the need to ensure continued access to quality care for vulnerable populations.
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Health services research · Jun 2014
Comparative StudyAre dual eligibles admitted to poorer quality skilled nursing facilities?
Dual eligibles, persons who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid coverage, often receive poorer quality care relative to other Medicare beneficiaries. ⋯ Disparities exist in access to quality SNF care for duals. Strategies to improve discharge planning processes are required to redirect patients to higher quality providers, regardless of Medicaid eligibility.