36% of Patients Were Sent to SNFs After Joint Replacement

Avalere recently released a 2017 Outlook report that compares actual post-acute care after joint replacements for Medicare patients to recommended care. Here are some key findings from the report:

•	8% were sent to an inpatient rehabilitation facility (5% recommended).
•	There is a 17% readmissions risk difference between actual and recommended rates.
•	36% were sent to a skilled nursing facility (5% recommended).
•	There is a 30% difference in spending between actual and recommended actions.
•	36% were provided home health, compared to a recommendation of 76%.
•	19% received no post-acute care, compared to a recommendation of 14%.

Source: Avalere, January 12, 2017