readmission
noun
re·ad·mis·sion
(ˌ)rē-əd-ˈmi-shən 
-ad-
plural readmissions
: a second or subsequent admission : the act of readmitting someone or something
readmission to the hospital five days after discharge
college readmissions
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Data can reveal outliers—for example, providers with high readmission rates or procedure costs that are out of normal range—allowing administrators to intervene and improve.
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David Snow, Jr., Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
His attorneys allege that Bellevue has discharged him prematurely, only for his condition to worsen at Rikers and require readmission to Bellevue.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
It’s resulted in a 23% reduction in avoidable emergency department visits, 16% reduction in hospital readmissions, and a welcome 38% increase in the number of services delivered by primary care.
—Monica Puga, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
The lists are based on performance metrics such as clinical outcomes (avoiding death, infections and complications); 30-day and 90-day post-hospitalization readmission rates and deaths; operational efficiency; and patient experience.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 1 May 2024
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David Snow, Jr., Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
His attorneys allege that Bellevue has discharged him prematurely, only for his condition to worsen at Rikers and require readmission to Bellevue.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
It’s resulted in a 23% reduction in avoidable emergency department visits, 16% reduction in hospital readmissions, and a welcome 38% increase in the number of services delivered by primary care.
—Monica Puga, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
The lists are based on performance metrics such as clinical outcomes (avoiding death, infections and complications); 30-day and 90-day post-hospitalization readmission rates and deaths; operational efficiency; and patient experience.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 1 May 2024
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“Readmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readmission. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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