Despite the increased national focus on reducing hospital readmissions, Dharmarajan said it had not been clear whether hospitals with the lowest readmission rates have been especially good at reducing readmissions from specific diagnoses and time
periods after hospitalization, or have instead lowered readmissions more generally.
Not exact matches
«And this study adds emphasis to the idea that patients are susceptible to a wide range of conditions
after a
hospitalization — they are a highly vulnerable population and we need to focus intently on making the immediate post-discharge
period safer.»
An analysis of data from a previous study of more than 1,350 smokers intending to quit
after a
hospitalization found that those who reported using electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) during the study
period were less likely to have successfully quit smoking 6 months
after entering the study.
Post-
Hospitalization, once discharged from hospital, the policy shall pay for medical expenses related to the
hospitalization, for a
period of 60 days
after discharge.
The pre and post
hospitalization is covered for the
period of 30 days before and up to 60 days
after the discharge.
Pre and post
hospitalization charges can be claimed, which includes 30 days before and 60 days
after the
period of
hospitalization.
Normal
hospitalization claims are settled only
after the insured is hospitalized for a continuous
period of 24 hours.