Publications by authors named "Usha Nuliyahu"
JAMA Netw Open
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Vertical integration of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) within healthcare networks can enhance care coordination and quality, but it may also lead to increased utilization and costs since SNFs are paid per day.
- The study assessed the impact of SNF integration on Medicare beneficiaries undergoing elective hip replacements, focusing on SNF utilization, readmissions, and spending.
- Findings indicated that patients in integrated networks had higher SNF utilization rates and slightly lower 30-day readmission rates compared to those not in integrated systems.
