Strategize > Total Patient Cost > Revised Timeframe Options for Total Patient Cost Metrics
What: Sunsetting the following length of follow-up period options for Total Patient Cost Cost metrics:
Hospital - 6 & 12 Months
Skilled Nursing - 12 Months
Home Health - 12 Months
Why: A 3-month follow-up period more accurately reflects the timeframe in which hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health provider types can meaningfully influence patient outcomes and total cost of care. Longer-term 12-month cost attribution is more aligned to the ongoing care management impact of primary care providers (PCPs) rather than episodic or post-acute care settings. Standardizing on 3-month metrics improves consistency across provider comparisons and workflows.
