Comparative effectiveness of long-term acute care hospital versus skilled nursing facility transfer.
Anil N MakamOanh Kieu NguyenMichael E MillerSachin J ShahKandice A KapinosEthan A HalmPublished in: BMC health services research (2020)
LTACH transfer for Medicare beneficiaries is associated with similar clinical outcomes but with higher healthcare spending compared to SNF transfer. LTACH use should be reserved for patients who require complex inpatient care and cannot be cared for in SNFs.