Share this data with a colleague!New Chart: Barriers to Reducing Readmission Rates
SUMMARY: Responding organizations face many challenges related to the reduction of hospital readmissions. We wanted to see the most significant barriers to reducing readmission rates among their populations.
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The November 2009 Hospital Readmissions e-survey by the Healthcare Intelligence Network identified readmission reduction efforts in the healthcare industry, from target populations and conditions to responsibilities, roles and ROI. Responses were provided by 107 healthcare organizations to 19 multiple choice and open-ended questions.
According to respondents, the top three greatest barriers to reducing readmission rates in their population were:
- Access to primary care: 24 percent
- Medication adherence: 24 percent
- Family/caregiver support: 21 percent
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Source: 2010 Benchmarks in Reducing Hospital Readmissions, February, 2010
2010 Benchmarks in Reducing Hospital Readmissions
2010 Benchmarks in Reducing Hospital Readmissions provides actionable information from 107 healthcare organizations on their efforts to reduce avoidable readmissions in their most vulnerable and highest-utilization populations. This 50-page resource provides metrics and measures on current and planned initiatives as well as lessons learned and results from early adopters of readmission reduction strategies.
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