Four best strategies to reduce patient readmission

1 . Communicate with patients
2.  Follow up with patients after discharge
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Source: FierceHealthcare, October 18, 2013
Source URL: http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/special-reports/4-ways-hospitals-can-prevent-readmissions   

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