In this quasi-experimental trial of medicare beneficiaries, patients that received Care Transitions “coaching” had significantly lower 30 day readmission rates than those that did not (13% versus 20%). The coaching involved a visit near hospital discharge, a home visit within a few days, and 2 follow up phone calls before 30 days. The 4 pillars of coaching focused on medications, health conditions, follow up plans, and “red flags” requiring health care contact. This Care Transitions Intervention plan is effective in real-world settings in reducing 30 day readmission rates in a variety of disease conditions (abstract)
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