As patients continue their recovery, post-acute care (PAC) safely transitions them out of the acute-care hospital.
As patients continue their recovery, post-acute care (PAC) safely transitions them out of the acute-care hospital. There are four PAC settings: skilled nursing facilities (SNF), long-term care hospitals (LTCHs), inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), and home health agencies (HHAs). Patients in these settings have similar conditions, such as strokes and hip replacements. However, Medicare pays […]