Here are the top 10 conditions healthcare organizations target to reduce readmissions.
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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
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