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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Main Authors: Julie M. Pearson, Archana Saxena, Manisha Rai, Jose Villamil, Rajnish Khillan, Daniel R. Bashari, Jennifer Rabbat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-04-01
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