Reducing Patient Readmissions with Data and Communication Technology
Nearly half of U.S. hospitals will receive lower payments in 2021 for all Medicare patients because of their readmission rates – an added financial burden as hospitals continue to feel the impact of the pandemic. But as Jefferson Health (formerly Kennedy Health) discovered, the solution may already be within arm’s reach – in their patient data. By leveraging the tools of an integrated, clinical communication platform, Jefferson Health drastically reduced emergency department (ED) overutilization, hospital readmissions, and wasted care.