Overcoming Barriers in Post-Acute Care Transitions, Part 2

In North Carolina, at least 360 hospital patients medically cleared for discharge face delays due to limited availability of post-acute care placements. In this episode of In Session, Alicia Barfield, Director of Policy Development, is joined by Katie Flanagan, Assistant Vice President of Care Coordination at Duke University Health System and Chair of the NCHA Transitions of Care Committee. Together, they explore the barriers patients face when transitioning to skilled nursing facilities and other care settings. Katie shares insights into: Challenges skilled nursing facilities encounter, such as staffing shortages and capacity issues. The impact of prior authorization and insurance-related delays on Medicaid and Medicare Advantage patients. Potential solutions for improving care transitions, including innovative models from other states. Discover actionable strategies to address discharge bottlenecks and improve care for North Carolinians. Tune in now to learn how hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and insurers can work together to create better outcomes for patients.