Clinical and sociodemographic risk factors for readmission of Medicare beneficiaries

In a random sample of Medicare beneficiaries, multiple logistic regression was used to examine clinical, sociodemographic, and insurance coverage risk factors for readmission within 60 days of discharge. The patients most likely to be readmitted were those with poor health status or with chronic dis...

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Main Authors: Holloway, James J., Thomas, J. William, Shapiro, Letitia
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: CENTERS for MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES 1988
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4192910/