Impact of payment incentives on patient care in nursing facilities
Effect of post-acute care pay for performance in skilled nursing facilities on outcomes and disparities
This study looks at how paying nursing homes based on their performance affects the care you get after a hospital stay, especially for Medicare patients, and aims to find ways to improve care and reduce differences in health outcomes for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10988273 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how financial incentives for skilled nursing facilities affect patient outcomes and health disparities. It focuses on Medicare beneficiaries who receive post-acute care after hospitalization, particularly examining readmission rates and the quality of care provided. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing program and its potential unintended consequences, especially for vulnerable populations. By analyzing data from various facilities, the research seeks to inform policies that could improve care quality and reduce disparities in health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Medicare beneficiaries who have recently been hospitalized and are receiving care in skilled nursing facilities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Medicare beneficiaries or those who do not require post-acute care in skilled nursing facilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care quality and reduced hospital readmissions for patients receiving post-acute care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that financial incentive programs can impact patient outcomes, but the specific effects of the SNF VBP program are still being evaluated.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burke, Robert Edward — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Burke, Robert Edward
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.