Postacute strategic planning: preparing for an aging population
Cameron, D.J.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 62(2): 104
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 18309601 Document Number: 628201
A postacute strategic plan is important for hospitals to meet growing needs. Hospitals should: Complete a postacute bed demand study. Develop and/or convert postacute programs. Organize and integrate post-acute services. Manage DRG LOS. Monitor the transfer rule. Perform an ongoing operational assessment of postacute services. Stay abreast of regulatory changes. Stay current with ongoing payment changes.