Health Systems Lease SNF Beds to Address Patient Boarding and Discharge Delays
Hospitals are leasing skilled nursing facility beds to reduce emergency department boarding and expedite patient discharges as SNF capacity tightens. Four health systems report success using bed leasing arrangements that include value alignment with SNF partners, transparent patient selection criteria, and regular operational check-ins. The approach addresses growing pressure from an aging population and declining overall SNF bed supply. Systems largely exited the SNF business years ago but are now contracting for guaranteed bed access.
SNF bed leasing arrangements may create new Medicaid managed care contracting opportunities as health plans seek to control post-acute spending and reduce avoidable hospital days tied to discharge delays.
LTSS · Managed Care
You might also like