The Measurement and Production of Quality in Long-Term Care Facilities in the US — NSF Award to National Bureau of Economic Resear
This research examines why the quality of care delivered in U.S. skilled nursing facilities varies so widely, and whether this variation reflects differences in preferences or capabilities. Skilled nursing facilities -- commonly known as nursing homes -- serve more than one million Americans on any given day, with most
| Award title | The Measurement and Production of Quality in Long-Term Care Facilities in the US |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2519966 |
| Awardee | National Bureau of Economic Research Inc |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Amount obligated | $557,504 |
| Principal investigator | Ashley Swanson |
| Program | Economics |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This research examines why the quality of care delivered in U.S. skilled nursing facilities varies so widely, and whether this variation reflects differences in preferences or capabilities. Skilled nursing facilities -- commonly known as nursing homes -- serve more than one million Americans on any given day, with most care financed by public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Despite substantial oversight, care quality remains highly uneven, with many vulnerable patients exposed to ineffec |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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