1. Oregon Clinic Reduces Hospital Admissions, ER Visits Through Medical Home Pilot

2. Dementia Patients Have More Preventable Hospitalizations

3. New Chart: Which Delivery Models Will Reduce Cost and Improve Care Quality in 2012?

4. Chronic Special Needs Plan Reduces Hospital Readmissions Rates for Diabetic Members

5. Risk Stratification Can Decrease in Readmissions

6. Q&A: How Should You Structure A Home Visit?
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7. 15 Highest Performing Hospital Systems Have Shorter Hospital Stays, Lower 30-Day Mortality Rates

8. HealthSounds Podcast: Diabetes Management in the Medical Home — A Diabetes Collaborative Takes Team-Based Approach

9. Children with Neurologic Diagnoses Admitted More to Children’s Hospitals Than Community

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