Complimentary from the publishers of Readmissions News March 2018 | ||||||
"While additional research is needed, we know that our healthcare system
isn’t optimally addressing mental health. Screening for depression and
anxiety among hospitalized medical patients and including treatment for these conditions in the care plan may reduce preventable readmissions and improve patients’ ability to effectively manage their chronic conditions.” - Dr. Karen L. Pellegrin, PhD, MBA, Director of Continuing Education & Strategic Planning; Founding Director, Center for Rural Health Science; University of Hawai'i at Hilo, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy. |
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"AMGA announced that
among the 15 participating health systems and medical groups, the
percentage of heart failure patients readmitted within 30 days decreased
from 27% to 15% by the end of the year-long collaborative. The national average is 21.6%." Excerpted from: Readmissions News, Volume 7, Number 3, March 2018, Industry News: "AMGA-TKG Collaborative Reduces Heart Failure Readmission Rates by 12%." |
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David Chimento: 5 top hospital rounds that are proven to reduce hospital readmissions1. Pre-Admission Rounds Source:
Smart Business, March 9, 2018 check out more lists on healthsprocket. "What's on your list?" |
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