Penalties for Higher Hospital Readmission Rates May Hurt Patients

FRIDAY, Dec. 21, 2018 -- Financial penalties meant to reduce U.S. hospital readmissions for patients with heart failure and pneumonia may actually increase their risk of death after leaving the hospital, a new study suggests. In 2012, the U.S....
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