To prevent rehospitalizations from nursing homes, discharge process is key, MU researchers find

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Hospitals have made great strides in improving their discharge processes, which, when done well, prevent rehospitalizations and save Medicare and Medicaid significant costs each year. The discharge process from nursing homes to home is equally complex and often involves the elderly and those with long term chronic health conditions. Attempts to improve [...]

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