A retrospective cohort study found that enrollment in an Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) was associated with significantly fewer hospitalizations for nursing home residents with dementia at the end of life.
Key Finding: The effect was larger for UnitedHealthcare (UHC) I-SNPs compared to non-UHC I-SNPs.
Critical Insight: The study suggests that plan maturity and volume are likely important factors influencing success.
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