EM2504I "What Every Internist Should Know About Post-Acute and Long-Term Care" (IM GR042525)

Purpose and Overview

Post-acute and long-term care providers have a significant role in the continuum of medical and function supports for older adults and persons with disabilities. Indeed, 42% of Medicare beneficiaries discharged from the hospital receive some form of post acute care. However, most healthcare providers have limited understanding of the scope and funding of these sectors until they or a family member experience a need for services. This presentation will provide an overview of these sectors and the populations served, costs of care, readily accessible information on quality to inform choice, and trends in staffing and financing.

Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Understand the continuum of post-acute and long-term care
  • Access and interpret information on provider quality
  • Describe trends in post-acute care and long-term care that matter for patients, families and quality
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
Course opens: 
04/29/2025
Course expires: 
05/29/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Photo: First Last, M.D.
Debra Saliba, M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Geriatrics

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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