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Review
. 2007 Nov;88(11):1522-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.05.032.

The state-of-the-science: challenges in designing postacute care payment policy

Leighton Chan  1
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The state-of-the-science: challenges in designing postacute care payment policy

Leighton Chan. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Nov.

Abstract

This report describes Medicare's postacute care (PAC) payment systems and their incentives, as well as global changes in capacity, quality, and utilization over time. It assesses the payment systems' impact on PAC services, referencing relevant works in progress. Suggestions are made for future research.

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