Readmissions

2025: Medical Conditions that are Significantly Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates

January/February 2025 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Hospitals across the United States have seen a significant decline in readmission rates for the third consecutive year, marking an important achievement in healthcare delivery and patient management. Home care providers can gain valuable insights into medical conditions associated with lower readmission rates, the national average readmission rates, and the factors contributing to this improvement.

2025: Medical Conditions that are Significantly Reducing Hospital Readmission RatesLisa Remington2024-12-21T14:36:12-05:00

14 Risk Factors Associated With Dementia: Key Relationship to Readmissions

November/December 2024 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT An eye-opening report has homed in on the 14 risk factors linked to dementia. This compelling data sheds light on the crucial factors that contribute to dementia readmissions.

14 Risk Factors Associated With Dementia: Key Relationship to ReadmissionsRemington Report Editorial Team2024-12-28T08:36:04-05:00

Unlocking the Mystery: Exploring the Differences in Readmission Penalties for the Dual-Eligible

November/December 2024 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Discover the unique impact of dual-eligible readmission penalties on hospitals and learn how your organization can proactively prevent readmissions. Identify how these penalties affect hospitals and what steps you can take to make a positive difference.

Unlocking the Mystery: Exploring the Differences in Readmission Penalties for the Dual-EligibleRemington Report Editorial Team2024-12-28T08:35:42-05:00

Tackling Alzheimer’s and Dementia Readmissions and ED Visits

May/June 2024 Issue
In 2024, approximately 2.4 million individuals with Alzheimer’s dementia are aged 85 or above. Research indicates that patients who receive home health services following hospital discharge have a higher chance of staying in their community for at least 30 days post-discharge, with more significant advantages observed with extended durations of home health care.

Tackling Alzheimer’s and Dementia Readmissions and ED VisitsLisa Remington2024-09-27T15:21:47-04:00

6 Key Findings About Readmissions

Key studies and data can help providers reduce readmissions, improve outcomes, and increase partnerships.

6 Key Findings About ReadmissionsLisa Remington2024-11-20T13:58:26-05:00

20 Principal Diagnoses With The Highest Number Of 30-Day Readmissions

In 2018, 20% of adult hospital readmissions were associated with four conditions. The information provided in this article provides critical data to help manage readmissions.

20 Principal Diagnoses With The Highest Number Of 30-Day ReadmissionsRemington Report Editorial Team2024-11-20T13:57:02-05:00

Readmissions and Socioeconomic Factors For AMI, Heart Failure, and Pneumonia

Researchers examined the common reasons why some hospitals have more readmissions treating a disproportionate share of patients with low incomes, poor health and other negative circumstances.

Readmissions and Socioeconomic Factors For AMI, Heart Failure, and PneumoniaLisa Remington2024-11-20T13:57:13-05:00

Fall Prevention Readmissions: Study and Toolkit

Fall-related injuries are a leading diagnoses for hospital readmissions, particularly for at-risk older adults discharged home. There is a need for greater attention to transitional prevention strategies to avoid post-discharge falls.

Fall Prevention Readmissions: Study and ToolkitLisa Remington2024-11-20T13:57:23-05:00

Study Links Discharge Planning to Readmissions

The study identified six areas of possible change to the discharge planning process to reduce instances of unplanned hospital readmissions.

Study Links Discharge Planning to ReadmissionsElizabeth Hogue2024-11-20T13:54:03-05:00

What are the Average 30-Day Readmission Rates Across U.S. Hospitals?

September/October 2024 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Readmission rates are critical for hospitals and ACOs as they work to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary healthcare costs through better care coordination and patient education. This article provides critical readmission data related to average readmission rates, condition-specific readmission rates, and hospitals with high and low readmission rates.

What are the Average 30-Day Readmission Rates Across U.S. Hospitals?Remington Report Editorial Team2024-10-28T17:06:53-04:00

High-Risk Readmissions: Skilled Nursing Facility to Home

Readmission after skilled-nursing facility (SNF) discharge following heart failure hospitalization is highest during the first two days home.

High-Risk Readmissions: Skilled Nursing Facility to HomeLisa Remington2024-09-28T09:32:29-04:00

16 Key ACO Trends to Know in 2023

March/April 2023 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT The importance of key ACO trends is to better understand the plan to decrease fee-for-service and increase value-based payments. Growth through three initiatives will be the foundation to reach CMS’s goal of 100% of Medicare into an accountable care program.

16 Key ACO Trends to Know in 2023Lisa Remington2023-05-21T12:08:04-04:00

ACO Reach Model Expands Home-Based Care Primer

March/April 2023 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT This article summarizes the major provisions of the new ACO Reach Model and the expanded role of home-based care providers.

ACO Reach Model Expands Home-Based Care PrimerLisa Remington2023-05-21T12:08:27-04:00

30-Day Readmission Trends to Improve Outcomes

January/February 2023 Issue
Key studies and data can help providers reduce readmissions, improve outcomes, and increase partnerships.

30-Day Readmission Trends to Improve OutcomesLisa Remington2024-09-21T09:12:38-04:00

Do You Know Which Principal Diagnosis Has the Highest Rate of 30-Day Readmissions?

As a home-based care provider, all referral partners have the same goal – how to reduce readmissions and the cost. It’s important to continue to hone in on data that can help your organization better understand your role in preventing readmissions and reducing the cost of care.

Do You Know Which Principal Diagnosis Has the Highest Rate of 30-Day Readmissions?Lisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:49-04:00

Clinical Service Lines that Reduce the Cost of the Top 5 Medical Conditions

New information will help your organization better align clinical services to reduce the cost of the highest medical conditions and their expenditures. The data can be used in conversations with various payer sources to align your organization’s services to reduce the cost of care and readmissions.

Clinical Service Lines that Reduce the Cost of the Top 5 Medical ConditionsLisa Remington2023-10-25T14:25:02-04:00

Study: Increasing Your Partnership Value with Hospitals

Increase your partnership value with hospitals by leveraging this study, which showed home health vs. no post-acute care was associated with reduced 30-day readmissions and better outcomes.

Study: Increasing Your Partnership Value with HospitalsRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:00-04:00

Action Strategy: High-Risk Readmissions: Skilled Nursing Facility to Home

Patients discharged with heart failure from a skilled-nursing facility to home face the highest risk of readmissions in the first two days after a SNF discharge.

Action Strategy: High-Risk Readmissions: Skilled Nursing Facility to HomeRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:00-04:00

Action Strategy: Timely Care Transitions: Planning the Next Site of Care as The Priority

Achieving a timely transition of care while simultaneously lowering the risk of readmission remains one of the toughest challenges in the quest for value-based outcomes.

Action Strategy: Timely Care Transitions: Planning the Next Site of Care as The PriorityRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:00-04:00

Post-Acute Care Transfer to Home Health Reduced Readmissions

May/June 2022 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT A recent study published in the American Journal of Managed Care showed home health vs. no post-acute care was associated with reduced 30-day readmissions and better outcomes.

Post-Acute Care Transfer to Home Health Reduced ReadmissionsRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:01-04:00

Timely Care Transitions: Planning the Next Site of Care as The Priority

March/April 2022 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Discharge destinations require established relationships with a network of high-quality post-acute providers, facilities and home health resources in the community.

Timely Care Transitions: Planning the Next Site of Care as The PriorityRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:04-04:00

DataPoint: Readmissions By Payer

March/April 2022 Issue
FREE CONTENT Data Sharing: Number of readmissions, readmission rates, and average cost of readmissions

DataPoint: Readmissions By PayerRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:04-04:00

Is Socioeconomics a Main Influencer of Readmissions?

March/April 2022 Issue
Researchers examined the common reasons why some hospitals have more readmissions treating a disproportionate share of patients with low incomes, poor health and other negative circumstances.

Is Socioeconomics a Main Influencer of Readmissions?Lisa Remington2024-09-21T09:11:36-04:00

30-Day Readmissions: Managing Clinical Conditions to Prevent Readmits

March/April 2022 Issue
The federal government’s effort to penalize hospitals for excessive patient readmissions is ending its first decade with Medicare cutting payments to nearly half the nation’s hospitals.

30-Day Readmissions: Managing Clinical Conditions to Prevent ReadmitsRemington Report Editorial Team2024-09-21T09:11:16-04:00

Hospital Readmissions, Ages 65-74, by State

March/April 2022 Issue
FREE CONTENT Percentage of Medicare aged 66-74 enrolled in Medicare fee-for-service within 30-days of hospital discharge.

Hospital Readmissions, Ages 65-74, by StateRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:05-04:00

Which Chronic Conditions Managed by Home Care Services Reduce Medicare Spending?

March/April 2022 Issue
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT A recent analysis determined that Medicare fee-for-service patients who received personal care services experienced a decrease in Medicare expenditures over time.

Which Chronic Conditions Managed by Home Care Services Reduce Medicare Spending?Remington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:05-04:00

Discharge Planning Patterns: Care Transitions and Readmissions

March/April 2022 Issue
FREE CONTENT A recent study examined the patterns of Medicare beneficiaries post-acute care transitions among assisted living residents and their outcomes in the first 30 and 60 days after hospital discharge.

Discharge Planning Patterns: Care Transitions and ReadmissionsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:06-04:00

Why is It Important to Understand Hospital Stays By Medical Condition?

Your partners – ACOs, payers, commercial insurers, physicians, and health systems – seek ways to reduce hospitalizations and re-hospitalizations. A critical measurement of your value is to show how your organization can reduce the cost of care, decrease re-hospitalizations, and improve outcomes.

Why is It Important to Understand Hospital Stays By Medical Condition?Remington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:12-04:00

The Obesity Crisis and Chronic Illness Attributed to 64% of Hospitalizations

The 18th annual report by Trust for America’s Health on the obesity crisis in the United States has been released. This year, special features highlight the interaction of the COVID-19 pandemic with social, economic, and environmental conditions that impact hospitalizations, social determinants of health (SDOH), and outcomes.

The Obesity Crisis and Chronic Illness Attributed to 64% of HospitalizationsRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:12-04:00

The Ten Most Frequent Diagnoses for Inpatient Stays

September/October 2021 Issue
FREE CONTENT In this article, we discuss the 10 most frequent principal diagnoses and their costs impacting hospital inpatient stays.

The Ten Most Frequent Diagnoses for Inpatient StaysRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:12-04:00

Does Your Organization Have the Right Clinical Service Lines to Reduce the Cost of the Top Five Medical Conditions and Expenditures?

March/April 2021 Issue
New information will help your organization better align clinical services to reduce the cost of the highest medical conditions and their expenditures. The data can be used in conversations with various payer sources to align your organization’s services to reduce the cost of care and readmissions.

Does Your Organization Have the Right Clinical Service Lines to Reduce the Cost of the Top Five Medical Conditions and Expenditures?Lisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:20-04:00

COVID-19 Readmissions

In this free industry report, The Remington Report provides key data analysis to help your organization mitigate COVID-19 readmissions, along with five action steps for your organizations to explore.

COVID-19 ReadmissionsRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:24-04:00

The No. 1 Reason Why Patients are Not Getting Home Health Care After a Hospital Discharge Referral

In this free industry report, The Remington Report unveils the major reason why patients are not getting home health care after a hospital discharge referral, plus four strategies you can use to boost referrals.

The No. 1 Reason Why Patients are Not Getting Home Health Care After a Hospital Discharge ReferralRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:26-04:00

Strategy Insight: How To Align Financial and Clinical Incentives with Payers and the Most Costliest Medical Conditions

In this article, we take a look at data reflecting the costliest medical conditions by payers. This becomes an important strategy as payers begin to move more value-based care contracting into the home care space and look to treating higher acuity patients in the home.

Strategy Insight: How To Align Financial and Clinical Incentives with Payers and the Most Costliest Medical ConditionsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:28-04:00

DataPoint: Almost 90% of COVID-19 Admissions Involve Comorbidities

July/August 2020 Issue
The hospitalization rate for COVID-19 is 4.6 per 100,000 population, and almost 90% of hospitalized patients have some type of underlying condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

DataPoint: Almost 90% of COVID-19 Admissions Involve ComorbiditiesRemington Report Editorial Team2023-04-12T16:04:30-04:00

Largest Home-Based Cardiac Rehab Reduces Readmissions to Less Than 2%

Kaiser Permanente’s virtual cardiac rehabilitation program has enrolled more than 2,300 patients, making it one of the largest such programs in the U.S.

Largest Home-Based Cardiac Rehab Reduces Readmissions to Less Than 2%Lisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:38-04:00

Fall Prevention: Second-Leading Diagnosis For Readmissions

Falls were the leading reason for readmission among patients whose initial hospital was fall-related and who were discharged to home, even with home care.

Fall Prevention: Second-Leading Diagnosis For ReadmissionsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:41-04:00

Fall Prevention: Second-Leading Diagnosis For Readmissions

Falls were the leading reason for readmission among patients whose initial hospital was fall-related and who were discharged to home, even with home care.

Fall Prevention: Second-Leading Diagnosis For ReadmissionsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:41-04:00

Discharge Planning: Adding Caregivers Reduces Readmissions

Including unpaid caregivers into discharge planning for the elderly patient population reduces readmissions.

Discharge Planning: Adding Caregivers Reduces ReadmissionsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:42-04:00

Care Management Challenges and Barriers for High-Cost Medicaid Beneficiaries

A GAO report explored the efforts to manage high-expenditure beneficiaries, which are 5% of all Medicaid beneficiaries but nearly half of all expenditures.

Care Management Challenges and Barriers for High-Cost Medicaid BeneficiariesLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:43-04:00

Post-Acute Unified Value-Based Incentive Program: 5% Withhold Recommended

A unified value-based incentive program for SNFs, home health services, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care hospitals is recommended.

Post-Acute Unified Value-Based Incentive Program: 5% Withhold RecommendedLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:43-04:00

Discharge Planning: Adding Caregivers Reduces Readmissions

Including unpaid caregivers into discharge planning for the elderly patient population reduces readmissions.

Discharge Planning: Adding Caregivers Reduces ReadmissionsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:46-04:00

Reducing Falls and Falls with Injury in HealthEast Hospice Patient Population

SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Multidisciplinary teams across the care continuum work each day to determine the best ways to identify the highest risk patients.

Reducing Falls and Falls with Injury in HealthEast Hospice Patient PopulationCatherine Larson2023-04-12T16:04:52-04:00

Hospice Study: Increasing Hospice Decreases Hospital Readmissions Among All Nursing Homes

Increasing hospice services can reduce hospital admissions among all residents of a nursing home, including those not enrolled in hospice.

Hospice Study: Increasing Hospice Decreases Hospital Readmissions Among All Nursing HomesLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:53-04:00

Third-Leading Cause of Readmissions are Falls

Fall-related injuries are a major reason why seniors are readmitted to the hospital within a month after being discharged, a new study finds.

Third-Leading Cause of Readmissions are FallsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:53-04:00

Community-Based Health Coaches and Care Coordinators Reduce Readmissions Using Information Technology

SUBSCRIBER CONTENT The use of health coaches supported by the tablet-based software significantly reduced readmission rates among at-risk Medicare patients.

Community-Based Health Coaches and Care Coordinators Reduce Readmissions Using Information TechnologyLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:05:01-04:00

Readmission Insights Tied to Patient’s Socio-Demographic Status

CMS is shaping a framework intended to allow better comparisons of post-acute care provided in four different healthcare settings.

Readmission Insights Tied to Patient’s Socio-Demographic StatusLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:57-04:00

Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Have Fewer Readmissions

Greater use of Medicare Advantage over traditional fee-for-service Medicare has been associated with fewer overall hospitalizations.

Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Have Fewer ReadmissionsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:57-04:00

Which Patient Populations Cause the Highest Readmissions?

In 2015, the proportion of hospitals receiving a penalty increased to 78% – up from 64% and 66% in 2013 and 2014, respectively.

Which Patient Populations Cause the Highest Readmissions?Lisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:57-04:00

Discharge Planning Framework Under The IMPACT Act

The IMPACT Act will require hospitals, rehab facilities, and home health agencies to develop a discharge plan based on the goals of each patient.

Discharge Planning Framework Under The IMPACT ActLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:58-04:00

Patient Activation Measures For High-Risk Patients

Patient "activation scores" can identify those who might benefit from making behavioral changes, helping improve outcomes and prevent unnecessary costs.

Patient Activation Measures For High-Risk PatientsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:58-04:00

Study: Readmission After Ambulatory Surgery for Seniors Leading to 30-Day Readmits

Patients 65 and older who have ambulatory surgery are much more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days than younger patients.

Study: Readmission After Ambulatory Surgery for Seniors Leading to 30-Day ReadmitsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:58-04:00

Analyzing the Readmission Cycle: News Ways to Look at Preventability

Significant studies are questioning whether a 30-day interval for readmissions is the best measurement for Medicare-related penalties.

Analyzing the Readmission Cycle: News Ways to Look at PreventabilityLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:58-04:00

Best Practice: How Do Post-Discharge Phone Calls Affect Readmissions?

Data on 2,000 patients showed telephone follow-up for older adults following discharge from the emergency department did not affect readmission rates.

Best Practice: How Do Post-Discharge Phone Calls Affect Readmissions?Lisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:58-04:00

A Comprehensive Care Management Model

SUBSCRIBER CONTENT FirstHealth of the Carolinas has developed an innovative care delivery model to effectively manage high-risk patients with chronic disease.

A Comprehensive Care Management ModelLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:59-04:00

Discharge Planning: The New Focus on Patient Choice and Choosing Post-Acute Providers

SUBSCRIBER CONTENT MedPAC has had recent discussions on current discharge planning procedures, resulting in possible changes in the ways patients are discharged.

Discharge Planning: The New Focus on Patient Choice and Choosing Post-Acute ProvidersLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:59-04:00

Readmission Risks After Surgical Procedures

Older adults are at increased risk for adverse events after surgical procedures. Loss of independence is an important patient-centered outcome measure.

Readmission Risks After Surgical ProceduresLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:03:59-04:00

Readmission Data For All Cause 7-Day and 30-Day

30-day readmission rates are widely used to measure hospital penalties. Yet, many question if this is the correct interval by condition.

Readmission Data For All Cause 7-Day and 30-DayLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:00-04:00

Telehealth: 5 Things to Know About Payer Reimbursement

Telehealth policy develops much more slowly than the rapidly advancing technology, but incremental changes are taking place.

Telehealth: 5 Things to Know About Payer ReimbursementLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:00-04:00

Readmission Analysis By Payer: 7 & 30 Day By Diagnosis

In 2014, 14% of inpatient stays were readmitted within 30 days. More than one-third of these readmissions occurred within seven days.

Readmission Analysis By Payer: 7 & 30 Day By DiagnosisLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:01-04:00

Hip and Knee Replacement: Home Discharge Insights

Studies show that patients sent home after knee and hip replacements do not have higher rates of complications than those who went to rehab facilities.

Hip and Knee Replacement: Home Discharge InsightsLisa Remington2023-04-12T16:04:02-04:00

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