Award
National Institute on Aging 5R01AG071610-04
Effect of post-acute care pay for performance in skilled nursing facilities on outcomes and disparities
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Award Amount
$582,417.00
Ceiling
$582,417.00
Awarded
November 21, 2024
Identifier
5R01AG071610-04
The award funds research to evaluate the impact of the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing program on patient outcomes and disparities, especially considering the effects of COVID-19, aiming to improve post-acute care policies.
Description
This project examines the effects of the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing program on outcomes for older adults leaving the hospital and entering skilled nursing facilities for post-acute care. It focuses on the impact of the program on patient outcomes, disparities in vulnerable populations, the effect of financial penalties on COVID-19 readiness and outcomes, and organizational factors influencing performance. The goal is to inform the development and implementation of payment programs to improve care quality and equity in post-acute care settings.