Does Physiatry Play a Role in Value-Based Post-Acute Care?-Does Physiatry Play a Role in Value-based Post-acute Care?

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In this video, three physiatrists discuss the current state of value-based post-acute care. Dr. Steve Natz emphasizes the importance of focusing on interpersonal and psychological needs in addition to technical solutions in healthcare. He highlights indicators such as quality of life and reducing caregiver burden. Dr. Matt Bartell talks about the financial implications and benefits of building a value-based care system, as well as the need for integration across institutions and departments. He also mentions the impact of COVID-19 on patient flow and resource utilization. Dr. Edward Burnetta discusses the growing importance of Medicare Advantage and institutional special needs plans (ISNPs) in the nursing home setting. He emphasizes the need for physiatrists to understand the shift towards value-based care and the increasing role of commercial insurers. <br /><br />The video also addresses the need for physiatrists to prove their value in order to be attractive to various healthcare groups. The legislative issue of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System is discussed, with the suggestion that physiatrists can play a role in managing patients in skilled nursing facilities and providing value by preventing unnecessary transfers and reducing costs. The potential role of physiatry in reducing readmissions, improving pain management, and enhancing functional outcomes in skilled nursing facilities is highlighted. The video concludes by addressing the challenges of incorporating advanced practice providers into skilled nursing facilities and the need for more education and training in this area.<br /><br />Overall, the video emphasizes the need to integrate physiatry into the continuum of care and demonstrate its value in various healthcare settings.

Keywords

physiatrists

value-based post-acute care

interpersonal needs

psychological needs

quality of life

financial implications

integration

COVID-19

Medicare Advantage

skilled nursing facilities

advanced practice providers