The Association Between Family Medicine Appointment Cancellations and Hospital Utilization in 2019 and 2020

Conclusion:
Between the 2019 and 2020 cohorts, appointment cancellations were not associated with significant differences in likelihood of admission, readmission, or length of stay. A higher risk of readmission was associated with patients with a recent family medicine appointment cancellation.

Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - April 4, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Carter, D. G., Williams, M. P., Rooks, B. J., Carek, P. J. Tags: Family Medicine and the Health Care System Source Type: research