Long-Term and Post-Acute Care (LTPAC) Needs Related to EHR Adoption
Liz Palena Hall | May 3, 2012
As the population of the United States ages, the number of people receiving services in Long-Term and Post-Acute Care (LTPAC) facilities is expected to grow rapidly. LTPAC is characterized by a variety of settings, from complex care in long-term acute-care hospitals to supportive services in the community or home-based care. Compared to the general population, LTPAC patients typically have a wide range of conditions and more complex, longitudinal care needs. Frequent transitions between acute, post-acute, and longer-term care settings are common.
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