Home health
Research Findings
View publications, including policy briefs, working papers, and journal articles, on Home health:
Recaps
View one-page summary Recaps of key findings from the Rural Health Research Centers on Home health:
- Quality Star Ratings: Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Home Health Agencies
Date: 03/2024
In 2021, 41.6% of rural hospitals lacked an overall quality star rating compared to only 12.0% of urban hospitals. The absence of a star rating may be misinterpreted by patients as an indicator of low-quality care. This Recap examines star ratings among hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies.
Projects on this Topic
Learn more about the research questions guiding each study, the lead researcher for each, and when the Research Center anticipates releasing completed product(s) under each project.
- Currently, there are 5 research projects underway to explore this issue.
- In the past, 24 research projects have been completed on Home health.