The Impact of the Extended-Care Facility Benefit on Hospital Use and Reimbursements Under Medicare.

Russell, Louise B.

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Publication Date: 1973

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The Impact of the Extended-Care Facility Benefit on Hospital Use and Reimbursements Under Medicare

Russell, Louise B.

Journal of Human Resources, 8, 1, 57-72, W 73

Savings in hospital reimbursements through use of extended-care facilities to shorten hospital stays for Medicare patients have more than outweighed the costs of the extended-care facilities. (MF)

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Economics, Health Facilities, Health Insurance, Medical Services, Nursing Homes, Older Adults

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