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What are the factors associated with 30-day unplanned readmission, length of stay, mortality, and medical costs for 10 common medical conditions?
What are the factors associated with 30-day unplanned readmission, length of stay, mortality, and medical costs for 10 common medical conditions?
There are significant variations in readmission rates, mortality, and costs among different medical conditions, highlighting the need for improved in-hospital care and discharge planning.
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Heart disease and cirrhosis drive highest readmission costs and risks; observational associations leave targeted interventions open for prospective confirmation.
Wong et al. (2011) studied this question.
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