About The Study: In this retrospective cohort study, Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) enrollment was associated with significantly fewer hospitalizations for nursing home residents with dementia at the end of life, with effect sizes larger for UnitedHealthcare (UHC) vs non-UHC I-SNPs. Plan maturity and volume are likely important factors impacting success.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Elizabeth M. White, APRN, PhD, email elizabeth_white@brown.edu .
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