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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Who determines if a patient goes to a LTAC or subacute? Can a patient stay in a hospital until she qualifies for subacute or is it up to the insurance company or doctor?[/quote] In our hospital, we usually get word from the doctor if they feel a patient is ready for a LTAC. For example, somebody may be downgrading from critical care, but still requiring a vent, trach, feeding tube, etc, which is a longer-term weaning process that does not require a regular hospital stay. But the LTACs have their own admission criteria. Some of the sub-acute rehabs can also accommodate these complex patients, and are preferable to families due to their more convenient locations. Insurance can play a role, too, if prior authorization is needed; they often prefer the least expensive level-of -care that can accommodate a patient’s needs. [/quote] Thank you. This is very helpful. The LTACs are an hour away while the sub-acutes are much closer.[/quote]
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