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CMS: Hospital-To-Home Discharge Process Still Plagued By Poor Communication, Incomplete Patient Information

Home Health Care

Patient transitions from the hospital to post-acute care providers, including home health agencies, continue to be plagued by incomplete medical records and missing information. Gaps in post-acute care transitions are so common, in fact, that the U.S.

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Effective Strategies to Reduce Hospital Readmissions Through Medical Call Center

Sequence Health

Effective communication during care transitions, along with proper medication reconciliation, is vital for preventing readmissions and improving overall patient outcomes. Understanding Hospital Readmissions Hospital readmissions are a significant concern in the US healthcare system, with approximately 19.6%