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