The number of underlying health problems increased the likelihood of readmission. For example, 14 percent of Medicaid patients with three or more underlying problems had to be readmitted within 30 days.
The highest hospital readmission rates for Medicaid patients were for:
HIV/AIDS (17 percent).
Blood-related disorders (14 percent).
Alcohol or substance abuse (13 percent).
Kidney and urinary tract disorders (12 percent).
Gallbladder, liver and pancreatic problems (12 percent).
Mental disorders (12 percent).
Infections (12 percent).
Respiratory disorders (11 percent).
Diabetes and related metabolic problems (11 percent).
Read AHRQ’s release on readmissions.
