SUBSCRIBE TO E-NEWSLETTERStudy: Hospitals face over $3,500 in HCAHPS and readmission penalties per bed over the next 3 years
Already dealing with significant revenue challenges, many hospitals will face new Medicare penalties, including a reduction in reimbursements for those with high readmission rates starting this October. Read more
Hospitals face 3% Medicare penalty for high readmission rates
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Starting later this year, hospitals will be penalized in the form of reduced Medicare reimbursements if their readmission rates are too high. Here are some ways hospitals can reduce readmissions. Read more
Telehealth studies find lower readmission rates, fast ROI for hospitals
As the federal government and many states are adopting programs to promote the use of telehealth technology, new studies are showing the benefits telehealth can have for healthcare organizations, as well as patients in rural areas. Read more
Hospitals use remote patient monitoring to cut readmission rates
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Many hospitals trying to cut costs are focusing on reducing readmission rates. Remote patient monitoring may help significantly. Read more
Health IT helps Philadelphia hospitals lower readmission rates
In addition to giving doctors easier access to patient data, electronic health record systems contain many features that can improve care and save hospitals money. Here’s one study that identified how hospitals can use health IT to lower readmission rates. Read more