CMS Seeks to Pair Nursing Homes with Partners to Reduce Hospital Readmissions

CMS has announced that it is earmarking $128 million for groups that collaborate with nursing homes to create programs that prevent residents from going back to the hospital within a month. Under the plan, physician groups, accountable care organizations and other independent entities would be eligible for the grants.

CMS noted that as many as 45 percent of hospital readmissions from nursing homes could be prevented. If the program succeeds, facilities will be better equipped to reduce hospitalizations and manage the conditions that fuel them.

If selected, organizations would work with a minimum of 15 nursing homes as part of the four-year initiative. Applicants must submit evidence-based proposals to CMS to be considered

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