In this large database analysis of over 30,000 elderly CHF patients from over 200 hospitals, researchers analyzed the association of early follow-up after discharge (within 7 days) and all-cause readmission rates. Patients discharged from hospitals in the 3 highest median quartiles of early follow-up had significantly lower 30-day readmission rates compared to the lowest median quartile hospitals. Hospitals with more early follow-up may reflect better “systems” for a number of reasons (more PCP availability, better discharge planning, etc), but regardless, those able to facilitate early follow-up were more likely to keep their CHF patients at home within the 30 days after discharge (abstract)
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