In this discussion, Ohio State economist Eric Seiber, Ph.D., explains how inconsistent claims-data definitions can skew estimates of first-episode psychosis and why standardization matters for early treatment and sustainable payment models.
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LTACHs vs. SNFs: What's the Difference?
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While long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are both potential options for patients discharging from a hospital, they offer very different levels of care. The unique expertise and resources available at LTACHs allow them to provide medically complex patients with specialized care that can reduce readmissions and care costs.
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