HF Mortality Trends Under Medicare Readmissions Reduction Program at Penalized and Nonpenalized Hospitals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.08.2174
Abstract: After announcement and implementation of the Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP), 30-day readmissions declined rapidly among seniors with heart failure (HF) while 30-day mortality rose [(1)][1]. This raised questions about whether the policy is… read more here.
Keywords: mortality trends; reduction program; readmissions reduction;
THE HOSPITAL READMISSIONS REDUCTION PROGRAM AND CHANGES IN THE CAUSES AND TIMING OF READMISSIONS AFTER HEART FAILURE HOSPITALIZATIONS
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)31322-1
Abstract: It has been unclear if declines in 30-day readmissions for heart failure (HF) under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) were associated with changes in the causes and timing of readmissions. A retrospective study of… read more here.
Keywords: readmissions heart; reduction program; readmissions reduction; hospital readmissions ... See more keywords
ARE US HOSPITALS GAMING THE HOSPITAL READMISSIONS REDUCTION PROGRAM? AN EVALUATION OF 30-DAY READMISSIONS AND MORTALITY FOR TARGET CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS USING A REGRESSION-DISCONTINUITY FRAMEWORK
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)33685-x
Abstract: We sought to evaluate concerns about US hospitals gaming readmission measures by deferring admissions for AMI and HF during the 30-day period to avoid readmission penalties. For 2011-2017, we calculated each hospital's daily rates of… read more here.
Keywords: readmissions reduction; hospital readmissions; day; gaming hospital ... See more keywords
The Analysis of Hospital Readmission Rates After the Implementation of Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
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DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000883
Abstract: Objectives This study aims to analyze the impact of Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) on the nationwide optimization efforts of length of stay (LOS) and readmissions in the United States. Methods We use the Nationwide… read more here.
Keywords: readmission; readmissions reduction; hospital readmissions; readmission rates ... See more keywords
The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program and Observation Hospitalizations.
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DOI: 10.12788/jhm.3634
Abstract: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) penalizes hospitals having excess inpatient rehospitalizations within 30 days of index inpatient stays for targeted conditions. Observation hospitalizations are increasing in frequency… read more here.
Keywords: observation; index; hospital readmissions; observation hospitalizations ... See more keywords
Three-Year Impact Of Stratification In The Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.
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DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2021.01448
Abstract: The Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) financially penalizes hospitals with high readmission rates. In fiscal year 2019 the program was changed to account for the association between social risk and high readmission rates. The… read more here.
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Core 4 elements are associated with readmissions reduction in pediatrics
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.142.1_meetingabstract.568
Abstract: Purpose/Objective: Inconsistent transitions of care from the inpatient to outpatient setting may lead to preventable readmissions. Critical elements for safe discharge shown to reduce readmissions at our institution include admission and discharge medication reconciliation, a… read more here.
Keywords: elements associated; core elements; discharge; associated readmissions ... See more keywords