Abstract TP309: Creating a Crystal Ball: Predicting Successful Rehabilitation for Optimal Discharge Placement

Introduction: In 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement (BPCI) program. Our institution is contracted for a 90 day stroke bundle, making us responsible for all Medicare stroke patient costs. Quarterly review of 2015 financial data (DRG 64 & 65) revealed a significant spend occurs in the post-acute care phase. Methods: Detailed analysis and sequencing revealed that of the 40% of patients discharged to an Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF) 31% were unsuccessful in rehabilitation and instead transitioned to a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). Had SNF been initially selected, a cost avoidance of $292,650 would have been appreciated. Conclusion: Involvement in the BPCI program has provided insight into the post-acute care of stroke patients. With the advent of BPCI, institutions will be increasingly held fiscally responsible for post-acute care delivery. Ongoing retrospective chart review and collaboration with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation colleagues is underway to identify key indicators that would project successful rehabilitation. Analysis will include comparison between those who were successfully discharged home after an IRF stay to those that needed a SNF after an IRF stay. This would provide inpatient teams with strategies for predicting the optimal discharge location for stroke patients.