Christopher Cheney: 10 Approaches to Reduce Readmissions for Heart Failure and COPD

1. make accurate diagnoses
2. strive for early detection of exacerbations
3. ensure specialist management in the hospital
4. address root causes
5. use evidence-based therapies
6. engage patients in their care
7. establish feedback loops
8. schedule follow-up appointments
9. address other comorbidities
10. arrange home health services

Notes: based on an article in the November 2018 issue of Chest, entitled "Reducing Readmissions in Patients With Both Heart Failure and COPD," by Ravi Kalhan, MD, Raja Kannan Mutharasan, MD
Source: HealthLeaders Media, November 15, 2018
Source URL: https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/10-approach...

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