Impact of State Medicaid Coverage on Utilization of Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Among Patients With Stroke
Author(s) -
Lesli E. Skolarus,
James Burke,
Lewis B. Morgenstern,
William J. Meurer,
Eric E. Adelman,
Kevin A. Kerber,
Brian C. Callaghan,
Lynda D. Lisabeth
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.114.005882
Subject(s) - medicine , medicaid , stroke (engine) , rehabilitation , emergency medicine , physical therapy , medical emergency , health care , mechanical engineering , engineering , economics , economic growth
Poststroke rehabilitation is associated with improved outcomes. Medicaid coverage of inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) admissions varies by state. We explored the role of state Medicaid IRF coverage on IRF utilization among patients with stroke.
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