The descriptive statistics presented are based on data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project for 15 states in 2008. Other key findings from the statistical brief include the following:
• For children, the 30-day readmission rate was two times higher when the initial stay was for treating a chronic condition as opposed to an acute condition, regardless of whether or not the initial stay involved surgical treatment.
• In 2008, one in eight surgical hospitalizations resulted in a readmission within 30 days across all payor and age groups.
• In 2008, one in five non-surgical hospitalizations resulted in a readmission within 30 days across all payor and age groups.
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