Model 2 of the bundling program covers payments for which services?

The bundling program, particularly Model 2, is designed to encompass a broader range of services related to patient care, extending beyond just the initial hospitalization. The focus of Model 2 is on acute care and related services provided after discharge, which includes not only the hospital stay but also the subsequent care that patients may require during the recovery phase.

This model aims to facilitate coordinated care by aligning the financial incentives for various providers—thus promoting better care continuity and potentially improving outcomes. By covering both the acute care delivered in the hospital and the related services required afterwards, Model 2 addresses the entire episode of care that a patient may experience, ensuring that providers are incentivized to manage the patient's health throughout their recovery.

In contrast, other options focus on more limited scopes of services. For instance, only acute hospital care restricts the model to the initial hospitalization, ignoring post-discharge needs. Similarly, options that discuss only post-acute care or outpatient services fail to capture the full episode of care intended within Model 2 of the bundling program.