Abstract 2224: The Relationship Between Process and Outcomes for Stroke Post Prospective Payment in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities

Background and Objective: Previous studies have reported decreasing length of stay (LOS) for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), with conflicting effects on discharge Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores and discharge destination (DD). This study was the first to examine the post prospective payment system (PPS) period using Medicare data drawn from the national Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument...