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Trella Health's 2025 Post-Acute Care Industry Trend Report

In a groundbreaking release, Trella Health, a leader in market intelligence for post-acute care, has officially published its 2025 Post-Acute Care Industry Trend Report. This crucial report sheds light on significant national and state trends regarding care utilization across home health care, hospice services, and skilled nursing facilities. With unique access to Medicare claims data, this report offers invaluable insights that aid healthcare providers in navigating today's increasingly complex post-acute environment.

The report highlights a pivotal shift in the Medicare landscape, with an increasing number of beneficiaries flocking to Medicare Advantage (MA). As of February 2025, a staggering 55.4% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in MA, marking a significant surge across various states.

Key Findings From the Report

Growth in Medicare Advantage Enrollment

The striking growth of Medicare Advantage is reshaping the healthcare landscape. More than 30 states now exceed 50% MA penetration, indicative of shifting patient preferences towards these plans.

Challenges for Home Health Providers

A notable increase in Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans poses new challenges for home health care providers. Between 2023 and 2024, enrollment in these plans soared by 19.8%, while Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans, which typically utilize home health services at a higher rate, saw only a 4.3% growth.

Importance of Adherence to Care Instructions

Adherence to home health discharge instructions proved instrumental in reducing readmission rates. Data from Q3 2024 reveals that patients following discharge guidance experienced a 30-day readmission rate of only 12.7%. This emphasizes the critical role of effective care transitions and adherence in achieving superior healthcare outcomes.

Resurgence in Home Health Referrals

In good news for home health providers, the report indicates that for the first time since 2020, the proportion of inpatient discharges that included a referral to home health services has risen, now standing at 22.6% in Q4 2024.

Hospice Admissions on the Rise

The report also reveals a surge in hospice admissions, growing by 3.7% from 2023 to 2024. Alarmingly, more than 50% of Medicare mortalities are now recorded to occur within hospice care settings, underscoring the increasing necessity for these vital services.

Variations in Care Utilization Across States

The report illustrates considerable disparities across states in the utilization of home health services, with home health Fee-for-Service (FFS) utilization showing a variance of 25.1 percentage points. This stark difference signifies ongoing challenges in equity of care and access to post-acute services.

Emerging Policy Developments

In addition to trends in care utilization, the report discusses the implications of new policies, including the proposed TEAM model framework. It addresses the persistent challenges that providers face, including staffing shortages, reimbursement policies, and the ongoing transition toward value-based care.

Trella Health remains committed to empowering healthcare organizations with the tools and intelligence necessary to navigate these changes with confidence and efficacy. The 2025 Post-Acute Care Industry Trend Report serves as a testament to this commitment, providing the data and insights that can drive better decision-making and outcomes in care.

For those interested in exploring these findings in detail, the full report is now available here. The ongoing evolution of the post-acute care landscape demands continuous adaptation, and Trella Health is poised to support its partners in achieving success amidst these changes.

About Trella Health

Trella Health offers market intelligence solutions alongside purpose-built CRM systems designed specifically for post-acute care and infusion organizations. Their comprehensive solutions help providers drive growth, enhance performance, and optimize patient outcomes through better insights and analytics.

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