readmission

noun

re·ad·mis·sion (ˌ)rē-əd-ˈmi-shən

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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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Research has shown that in the U.S., patients with limited English proficiency have a higher risk of hospital readmission and greater difficulty adhering to medication regimens. —

Rod McCullom, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024 In December 2013, Turkey signed a readmission agreement with the European Union, obligating it to take back any Turkish or third-country nationals who enter EU countries from Turkish territory. —

Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2015 This year, hospitals also have seen several readmissions for newborns struggling to thrive as some new mothers have trouble breastfeeding or getting supplemental formula, county officials said. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024 The primary drivers for lower costs were reducing readmissions and spending less time in acute care. —

David Snow, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for readmission