Through this initiative, CMS will partner with independent organizations and commit up to $128 million to improve care for long-stay nursing facility residents. These organizations will collaborate with nursing facilities and states to provide coordinated, patient-centered care with the goal of reducing avoidable hospital stays. Eligible organizations can include physician practices, care management organizations and other public and not-for-profit entities.
Each organization will propose its own evidence-based intervention and improvement strategy. All participants will have staff on-site at nursing facilities to provide preventive services and improve coordination and communication among providers, helping to provide the resident with a more seamless transition between care settings. Organizations interested in participating in this initiative must submit an application by June 14.
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