Why the study?
Does a modified community-based care transitions program reduce readmissions and costs?
Population
Patients participating in a modified community-based care transitions program
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
9 months
Key result
The modified community-based care transitions program reduced 30-day readmissions by 73% compared to the expected baseline rate (4% vs 15%).
Authors
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May inform geriatric discharge planning; leaves open randomized confirmation of cost savings and scalability.
Observational (n=149)
Yes
Does a modified community-based care transitions program reduce readmissions and costs?
Effect estimate: 73% reduction
Absolute Event Rate: 4% vs 15%
A modified community-based care transitions program significantly reduced readmissions and generated Medicare cost savings over 9 months.
Logue et al. (2013) conducted an observational in Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries discharged to home (n=149). Modified community-based care transitions program vs. Historical baseline (expected readmission rate) was evaluated on 30-day readmission rate (73% reduction). The modified community-based care transitions program reduced 30-day readmissions by 73% compared to the expected baseline rate (4% vs 15%).