Here are the top 10 conditions healthcare organizations target to reduce readmissions.
Sign up for our FREE E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!
1. Heart failure: 89.6 percent
2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 68.8 percent
3. Pneumonia: 66.7 percent
4. Heart attack: 60.4 percent
5. Cardiovascular disease: 60.4 percent
6. Diabetes: 52.1 percent
7. Stroke: 35.4 percent
8. Asthma: 29.2 percent
9. Urinary tract infection: 25.0 percent
10. Hip replacement: 22.9 percent
More Articles on Readmissions:
Michigan Telemedicine Initiative Aims to Cut Hospital Costs, Readmissions
Patient Teach-Backs May Help Reduce Readmissions
25% of Pediatric Chronic Dialysis Patients Readmitted Within 30 Days
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
