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The Impact of an SNFist on Preventable Hospitalizations
Having an SNFist in a post-acute facility can make a significant impact on the number of hospital admissions and readmissions their patients are able to avoid. A SNFist is a physician who specializes in the care of patients residing in post-acute settings, such as assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. The Affordable Care Act addressesRead the Rest…
4 Reasons You Need an SNFist Program
It might take a little time to get familiar with all of the new healthcare acronyms, but SNFist is one that should be moved to the top of your list. The SNFist /Post-Hospitalist is a new genre of primary care specialist–one who works specifically within the four walls of a post-acute care facility and specializes inRead the Rest…
Challenges for an SNFist Practitioner
SNFist practitioners—medical professionals whose careers are devoted to working with patients and residents in long-term care facilities—are faced with a set of challenges that is unique from those of other healthcare professionals. It is this particular set of challenges that births the acronym SNF, which stands for skilled nursing facilities. The main reason for thisRead the Rest…