Key result
A postdischarge telephonic intervention significantly reduced 30-day hospital readmissions to 9.3% compared to 11.5% in a matched control group of Medicare beneficiaries.
Why the study?
Does a postdischarge telephonic intervention reduce 30-day hospital readmissions in Medicare Advantage patients?
Population
97,076 Medicare Advantage members discharged to home after an acute inpatient hospitalization, average age…
Comparison
Postdischarge telephonic intervention conducted… vs Propensity-matched control population of…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
30 days
Authors
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Supports evaluation of telephonic postdischarge care in Medicare Advantage; leaves open randomized confirmation of benefit.
Cohort (n=97,076)
Yes
Does a postdischarge telephonic intervention reduce 30-day hospital readmissions in Medicare Advantage patients?
Absolute Event Rate: 9.3% vs 11.5%
Absolute Risk Reduction: 2.3%
p-value: p=<0.0001
A postdischarge telephonic intervention significantly reduced 30-day hospital readmissions and emergency room visits, resulting in overall cost savings for a Medicare Advantage population.
Costantino et al. (2013) conducted a cohort in Hospital discharge in Medicare population (n=97,076). Postdischarge telephonic intervention vs. Matched control population (no telephonic intervention) was evaluated on 30-day hospital readmission (p=<0.0001). A postdischarge telephonic intervention significantly reduced 30-day hospital readmissions to 9.3% compared to 11.5% in a matched control group of Medicare beneficiaries.
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