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What is the definition of a hospital “readmission”? Return to previous page 1/28/2015 7900 Views 3 Answers Last Activity: 9 years ago, Kandy State Captain of South Dakota Tags: Exacerbations Hospitals readmissions Question: 0 Aunt Mary 9 years ago I Care Report Comment Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Answers: Edit Remove Accept Unaccept Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Save Cancel What is the definition of a hospital “readmission”? Aunt Mary 9 years ago Add an Answer Answers Answer View More Save Cancel Tags: Subscribe: Subscribe: Your question has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. It is low-quality It is spam It does not belong here Other (enter below) Thank you for reporting this content, moderators have been notified of your submission. Close Anonymous Unfriend Friend Requested Friend Load More Close Destination Page Area Group Destination Content Title Title Article Type Copy comments There is much talk about penalties for hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge....is this a good way to reduce medical costs, or will it result in a lower standard of care for those with chronic diseases?
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