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Patricia Donovan
Voice: 732.449.4468
Fax: 732.449.4463
E-mail: pdonovan@hin.com
Web site: www.hin.com

HIN Publishes Companion Resource for Reducing Readmissions: Guide to Reducing Medicare Readmissions, Vol. II

The leading publisher of readmissions resources announces the publication of "Guide to Reducing Medicare Readmissions, Vol. II," an examination of innovative interventions to reduce preventable admissions, rehospitalizations and ER visits by high-utilizing Medicare beneficiaries.

June 27, 2011

SEA GIRT, NJ, USA — Reimbursement models shaped by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act reward the reduction of fragmented care and unwarranted utilization. Much avoidable use of healthcare services is attributed to Medicare beneficiaries. The newest publication from the Healthcare Intelligence Network, Guide to Reducing Medicare Readmissions, Vol. II, looks at four multidisciplinary collaborative interventions, which are not only aimed at key factors fueling readmissions in this population, but also support an accountable care vision.

Learn how to reduce Medicare readmissions.

NEWS FACTS:

This 120-page guide provides actionable information from healthcare organizations already successfully reducing readmissions, such as HealthCare Partners Medical Group, Fallon Community Health Plan, Summa Health System, Highmark, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and Rite Aid Pharmacy. It delivers the latest metrics on programs designed to shore up critical patient handoffs and discharge; identifies functional decline in the elderly (a harbinger of high utilization); and discusses the utilization of community pharmacists to reduce readmissions.

Content Overview: This comprehensive guide provides details on the following:
- Complete set of 2011 benchmarks in reducing readmissions from nearly 100 healthcare organizations.
- How to identify functional decline;
- Actionable data to improve SNF-hospital handoffs;
- Keys to implement multidisciplinary post-discharge support; and
- Training pharmacists to improve medication adherence.
Target Audience: CEOs, medical directors, physician practice leaders, business development and strategic planning directors and consultants.
Report Formats and Availability: PDF instant download, Print or Print/PDF combination. The soft cover edition and PDF versions will be available June 30, 2011. Discounts for bulk quantity purchases of the book are available. Please contact the publisher for more information at info@hin.com.

Purchase individual copies of Guide to Reducing Medicare Readmissions, Vol. II.

QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELANIE MATTHEWS, HIN EXECUTIVE VP AND COO:

Click here for Melanie Matthews's profile.

"Applying the best practices contained in the "Guide to Reducing Medicare Readmissions, Vol. II" will not only help organizations to improve the health of their populations and enhance the patient experience of care, but will also rein in costs associated with avoidable utilization and lay the groundwork for an ACO."

Please contact Patricia Donovan to arrange an interview or to obtain additional quotes.

About the Healthcare Intelligence Network — HIN is the premier advisory service for executives seeking high-quality strategic information on the business of healthcare. For more information, contact the Healthcare Intelligence Network, PO Box 1442, Wall Township, NJ 07719-1442, (888) 446-3530, fax (732) 449-4463, e-mail info@hin.com, or visit http://www.hin.com.

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