P004. 30-Day Hospital Readmission Rates, Frequencies, and Heart Failure Classification for Patients with Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the leading cause of mortality, morbidity, and disability worldwide among patients. Both the incidence and the prevalence of heart failure are age dependent and are relatively common in individuals 40 years of age and older. CHF is one of the leading causes of inpatient hospitalization readmission in the United States, with readmission rates remaining above the 20% goal within 30 days. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services imposes a 3% reimbursement penalty for excessive readmissions including those who are readmitted within 30 days from prior hospitalization for heart failure.

Source: Heart and Lung - June 5, 2021 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Margaret Harvey, Yolanda Brown, Twonia Goyer Tags: Research Source Type: research