Search results for "Readmissions"
Catch up on new COPD guidelines
Updated guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease revised the definition and staging of the condition, and an expert offers tips for optimal care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/catch-up-on-new-copd-guidelines.htm
1 Jun 2018
Transparency needed for successful health care reform
With fewer than 10 months left until the Affordable Care Act's coverage guarantees take effect, how prepared are federal agencies and state governments to make the law work?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/washington.htm
1 Apr 2013
New models predict risk of readmission after PCI
Researchers have developed two models to predict patients' risk of readmission within 30 days of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/09/5.htm
9 Jul 2013
Perfecting the post-discharge visit
Physicians and health care researchers are looking at the effectiveness of the post-discharge visit and how best to implement it for maximum results.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/post-discharge.htm
1 Sep 2015
Telemonitoring for COPD may not affect exacerbation readmissions, quality of life
Telemonitoring in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients at high risk for exacerbations did not affect hospital readmissions or improve quality of life, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/29/4.htm
29 Oct 2013
In the News
New opioid therapy guidelines released; PFO closure may help migraines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/in-the-news.htm
1 Apr 2009
Score can predict readmission risk
A prediction score can identify before discharge the likelihood of a potentially avoidable 30-day readmission, a new study suggests.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/02/5.htm
2 Apr 2013
Understanding heart failure in African Americans
African Americans have a higher incidence of heart disease at a younger age, and they meet fewer criteria for ideal cardiovascular health, such as nonsmoking, physical activity, and lower body mass index.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/understanding-heart-failure-in-african-americans.htm
1 Nov 2019
Readmission causes, timing and reductions analyzed
Readmissions of recently hospitalized patients were the focus of several studies published last week in the Jan. 23/30 Journal of the American Medical Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/29/5.htm
29 Jan 2013
Follow up lowers readmissions, return ED visits for COPD patients
The next issue is online and coming to your mailbox
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/19/7.htm
19 Oct 2010