Inspiration: Lack of comprehensive, curated information about skilled nursing facilities available from a single source. Varied and disparate sources of information compounded an already difficult decision for families. Discharge and case managers did not have access to a reliable source to assist them in selecting a skilled nursing facility, nor one to which they could direct patients.

Solution: The Koazie™ platform makes locating and selecting a post-acute care facility simpler, easier, and faster. The user-friendly website is a comprehensive, curated single source for information, streamlining choosing a skilled nursing facility by providing a nursing facility search engine, combined with ratings per federal quality standards (e.g., Center for Medicare Services), searchable by geographic area and hospital partners.

Impact: With the U.S.’s aging population, there will be more than 78 million people age 65 and over by 2035. As the population ages, the number of people who require skilled nursing facility care grows. There are a limited number of skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. available to serve this population. A simple tool to help patients and families navigate the process of selecting a post-acute care facility will greatly improve the patient experience and make sure patients find the care that’s right for them.