Healthcare IT News December 8, 2021
Kat Jercich

Researchers analyzed the records of nearly 2 million Medicare beneficiaries who underwent one of five common surgical procedures.

A study analyzing the electronic health records of nearly 2 million Medicare beneficiaries found that some hospitals are better than others at preventing post-surgical readmissions from the emergency department.

The study, published in the Journal of Surgical Research, sought to examine whether hospitals with high readmission rates also have high rates of post-discharge emergency department visits.

“Emergency departments are a significant factor in preventing readmission,” said lead author Dr. Sharmistha Dev, research scientist at the Regenstrief Institute. “Coordination of care should involve the ED.”

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