Trends in Readmission Rates, Hospital Charges, and Mortality for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Florida From 2009 to 2014

Although the adjusted odds of COPD readmissions slightly decreased, as did the length of stay and all-cause in-patient mortality, the financial burden increased substantially. Future strategies to further reduce readmissions of patients with COPD and curb financial burden in Florida are needed.