readmission

noun

re·​ad·​mis·​sion (ˌ)rē-əd-ˈmi-shən How to pronounce readmission (audio)
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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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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. 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 See all Example Sentences for readmission 

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of readmission was in 1647

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“Readmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readmission. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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