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Reducing Readmissions

Case studies and other resources to reduce hospital readmissions.
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AHA Summary of Hospital Inpatient PPS Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 18 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2023.

Brigham Health – Boston

In Brigham and Women’s home hospital care program, patients receive hospital-level care in the comfort of their own homes. The program has helped lower costs and readmissions.

CDC updates discharge planning guidance for hospitalized EVALI patients

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its discharge planning guidance for clinicians treating patients hospitalized with suspected vaping-associated lung injury.

Study: Camden model does not appear to reduce readmission rates

A program created by the Camden (N.J.) Coalition of Healthcare Providers to coordinate outpatient care and social services for patients with complex medical and social needs after discharge from the hospital does not significantly reduce readmission rates, according to a randomized, controlled trial reported this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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The Value Initiative Members in Action: Baylor Scott & White Health – Dallas, Texas

Baylor Scott & White Health’s Community Advocates Program trains undergraduate student volunteers to screen patients for their medical and social needs and link them to existing resources in the community.
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The Value Initiative Members In Action: PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center – Florence, Ore.

PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center – Florence, Ore. Critical access hospital engages paramedics to improve care through home visits  

Study: Readmissions penalties shift when adjusted for social risk factor

Readmissions penalties for hospitals with the greatest share of dually eligible beneficiaries could fall by an estimated $22.4 million in fiscal year 2019, while penalties for hospitals with the least share of dually eligible patients could rise by $12.3 million.
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The Value Initiative Members In Action: 15 Hospitals in North Carolina and South Carolina

15 Hospitals in North Carolina and South Carolina Transforming Care in the Carolinas