Concentration of High-Cost Patients in Hospitals and Markets
High-cost patients are only modestly concentrated in specific hospitals and healthcare markets.
Opinions on the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program: Results of a National Survey of Hospital Leaders
The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program has had a major impact on hospital leaders’ efforts to reduce readmission rates; however, important concerns about the program remain.
Care Fragmentation, Quality, and Costs Among Chronically Ill Patients
Increased care fragmentation among chronically ill, commercially insured patients is associated with higher costs and lower quality of care.