Determinants of preventable readmissions in the United States: a systematic review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hospital readmissions are a leading topic of healthcare policy and practice reform because they are common, costly, and potentially avoidable events. Hospitals face the prospect of reduced or eliminated reimbursement for an increasin...

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Main Authors: Slawson Kevin M, Oxford Brock A, Gonzalez Martha I, Gamm Larry D, Vest Joshua R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Implementation Science
Online Access:http://www.implementationscience.com/content/5/1/88