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Tag: Readmissions

Death and Readmissions

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Finally Some Good News on Readmission Rates

2. Use quality measures strategically, adopting other quality improvement approaches where measures fall short.

The Bounce Back Effect

Measuring the Quality of Hospitals and Doctors: When Is Good Good Enough?

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