Commissioners Discuss Preliminary Research on Differences in PAC Utilization Between FFS and MA

Commissioners Discuss Preliminary Research on Differences in PAC Utilization Between FFS and MA

The Medicare Payment Advisory Committee (MedPAC) convened a session to describe preliminary analysis of the use of post-acute care (PAC) services by beneficiaries in fee-for-service (FFS) and Medicare Advantage (MA). Staff presented the initial findings of descriptive analyses of MA and FFS PAC utilization, lengths of stay, and PAC “pathways” linking different settings. The findings presented today were not adjusted for beneficiary… (McClurg, September 4, 2026) #Home Health, #Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, #Medicare Advantage, #Post-Acute Care, #Skilled Nursing Facilities