Implementation of a heart failure readmission reduction program: a role for medical residents
Background: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the leading causes of hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge. Due to the substantial costs associated with these readmissions, several interventions to reduce CHF readmissions have been developed and implemented. Methods:To reduce CHF r...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2012-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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Online Access: | http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/10674/pdf_1 |