Evaluation of a modified community based care transitions model to reduce costs and improve outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 proposed maximum penalty equal to 1% of regular Medicare reimbursements which prompted change in how hospitals regard 30-day readmissions. While several hospital to home transitional care models demonstrated a reduction in readmissions and cost savings, programs adapted to population needs and existing resources was essential.

Methods

Focusing on process and outcomes evaluation, a retrospective analysis of a modified community based care transitions program was conducted.

Results

In addition to high levels of patient satisfaction with the care transitions program, participants' confidence with self care was significantly improved. Further, the program evaluation demonstrated a 73% reduction in readmissions and an actual Medic

SUBMITTER: Logue MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3848703 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature