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Complimentary from the publishers of Readmissions News February 2019

"Despite educational efforts, it is still difficult to get people to talk about any end of life care. As we move forward with the program, we will be working with key hospital partners to better identify members for whom palliative care is an appropriate option. The more we can all talk about palliative care and its benefits, the more likely people will consider it when it’s needed.”
- David Kagan, M.D., Medical Director for Utilization Management, L.A. Care Health Plan.

"A telehealth pilot program at Frederick Memorial Hospital (FMH) has reduced hospital readmissions by 89% and reduced emergency department (ED) visits by 49% for the enrolled patients."

Excerpted from: Readmissions News, Volume 8, Number 2, February 2019, Industry News: "Frederick Memorial Hospital’s Chronic Care Management Program Reduces Readmissions by 89% with HRS."

Readmissions Fall 2018: In Person February 7, 2019

Standing Committee Meeting of the National Quality Forum, regarding all cause admissions and readmissions in Fall 2018.

ATS: Six areas that need improvement to reduce hospital readmissions

1. Communication problems.
2. Complicating factors, including social determinants of health.
3. Implementation issues.
4. Lack of rigorous evaluation.
5. Adjusting metrics for quality.
6. Flagging high-risk patients.

Source: The American Journal of Managed Care, February 8, 2019

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