Reducing Readmissions – Discharge Planning to Reduce Hospital Readmissions — Patient Guide Solutions
Readmissions are estimated to cost $26 billion in the United States each year,[1] representing a significant burden on the healthcare system. Currently, 15% of patients covered by Medicare are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge, and 1 in 4 of these readmissions are potentially preventable.[2],[3]