Littleton Adventist Hospital, Parker Adventist Hospital, and Sky Ridge Medical Center had the lowest cost of care for Heart Failure in Denver Area, CO


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By: Sruthy Iype  May. 14, 2020

Dexur’s analysis of Medicare Claims of hospitals in Denver area, California, revealed that Littleton Adventist Hospital, Parker Adventist Hospital, and Sky Ridge Medical Center had the lowest cost of care over a 90-day episode for Heart Failure. For the period between, April 2016 to March 2019, the study tracked the patient journey from the date of admission for 90 days, including the index hospitalizations, rehospitalization, home health, nursing home, and ED costs. The total cost of care helps patients make appropriate choices and helps local ACOs such as Community Health Provider Alliance, Boulder Valley Care Network, and Banner Network Colorado make appropriate referrals choices. The analysis was risk-adjusted and was done at the DRG level (specifically DRG 291: Heart Failure And Shock With Major Complication Or Comorbidity (MCC)) to adjust for complications and comorbidities.

Littleton Adventist Hospital

Littleton Adventist Hospital’s total cost of care over a 90-day episode was $16,823 (for the period between April 2016 to March 2019). The index hospitalization cost was $7,883 and the average rehospitalization cost was $4,226. The readmission rate was 19.93% and the cost per rehospitalization was at an average of $13,276.

The home health agency discharge rate was 22.49% and the average home health cost per hospitalization when a home health agency is involved was $3,967. The average cost per hospitalization for the top home health agency partners for Heart Failure for Littleton Adventist Hospital are:

  1. Centura Health at Home, Greenwood Village, CO- $3,510
  2. Team Select Home Care of Colorado, Aurora, CO- $3,525
  3. Encompass Health Home Health, Greenwood Village, CO- $5,894

The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) discharge rate was 24.22% and the average nursing home cost per hospitalization when a nursing home is involved was $11,448. The top nursing home partner for Heart Failure for Littleton Adventist Hospital was Life Care Center of Littleton, Littleton, CO and its average cost per hospitalization was $8,698.

  1. Life Care Center of Littleton, Littleton, CO- $8,698

Parker Adventist Hospital

Parker Adventist Hospital’s total cost of care over a 90-day episode was $18,230 (for the period between April 2016 to March 2019). The index hospitalization cost was $8,290 and the average rehospitalization cost was $5,658. The readmission rate was 12.41% and the cost per rehospitalization was at an average of $20,264.

The home health agency discharge rate was 22.08% and the average home health cost per hospitalization when a home health agency is involved was $3,656. The top home health agency partner for Heart Failure for Parker Adventist Hospital was Centura Health at Home, Greenwood Village, CO and its average cost per hospitalization was $2,842.

  1. Centura Health at Home, Greenwood Village, CO-$2,842

The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) discharge rate was 22.73% and the average nursing home cost per hospitalization when a nursing home is involved was $12,136. The average cost per hospitalization for the top nursing home partners for Heart Failure for Parker Adventist Hospital are:

  1. Center at Lincoln, Parker, CO- $10,562
  2. Life Care Center of Stonegate, Parker, CO- $11,378

Sky Ridge Medical Center

Sky Ridge Medical Center’s total cost of care over a 90-day episode was $18,946 (for the period between April 2016 to March 2019). The index hospitalization cost was $7,390 and the average rehospitalization cost was $5,969. The readmission rate was 20.29% and the cost per rehospitalization was at an average of $15,956.

The home health agency discharge rate was 19.93% and the average home health cost per hospitalization when a home health agency is involved was $4,312. The average cost per hospitalization for the top home health agency partners for Heart Failure for Sky Ridge Medical Center are:

  1. Berkley Home Health Care, Aurora, CO- $2,818
  2. Team Select Home Care of Colorado, Aurora, CO- $3,137
  3. Optimal Home Care, Denver, CO- $5,109
  4. Encompass Health Home Health, Greenwood Village, CO- $5,303

The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) discharge rate was 23.43% and the average nursing home cost per hospitalization when a nursing home is involved was $11,794. The average cost per hospitalization for the top nursing home partners for Heart Failure for Sky Ridge Medical Center are:

  1. Life Care Center of Stonegate, Parker, CO- $9,352
  2. Center at Lincoln, Parker, CO- $8,998

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