Local Health Units in Portugal: The Influence of Chronic Conditions on Inpatient Readmissions

Local Health Units in Portugal: The Influence of Chronic Conditions on Inpatient Readmissions

Background: In Portugal, a public policy established the Local Health Units (LHUs), merging primary and hospital care providers. LHUs are expected to provide better continuity and coordination of care, thus decreasing the number of unplanned readmissions among those with chronic conditions. This stu...

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Main Authors: Óscar Brito Fernandes, Sílvia Lopes, Ana Patrícia Marques, Bruno Moita, João Sarmento, Rui Santana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2020-04-01
Series:Portuguese Journal of Public Health
Subjects:
integrated health care
vertical integration
chronic conditions
readmissions
difference in differences
statistical methods
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/506015

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