Post‐Hospital Access to Preferred and High‐Quality Skilled Nursing Facilities for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder

Publicly-reported star ratings had weaker associations with the SNF placements of Medicare beneficiaries with OUD compared to those without OUD, and preferred referral networks alone did not eliminate these gaps. Regulatory and reimbursement reforms that support SNFs in developing OUD-related care capacity and that promote equitable admissions deserve attention.