title: The case for hospital diversification into long-term care.
abstract: Since the market for long-term care (LTC) services is expected to grow rapidly in the years ahead, the case for hospital diversification into LTC is a strong one. This article discusses the major LTC diversification options, the cost of entry, potential profitability, potential problems, and recommendations for implementing them.
authors.affiliation: Administration-Health Services, University of Alabama, Birmingham.
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Giardina
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Fottler
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Shewchuk
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Hill
mesh_terms: D000407:Alabama; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000191:economics*; D006754:Hospital Restructuring / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms