The report details mortality, readmission and admission rates and Medicaid payments for 16 conditions reported for western, southeastern and central and northeastern regions of the state.
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The largest mortality improvement statewide was in sepsis management; sepsis mortality decreased from 18.3 percent in 2007 to 13.7 percent in 2012. Readmission decreased for half of the conditions for which readmissions were analyzed, according to a news release.
For specific findings from each of the state’s regional reports, visit the PHC4 website.
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