Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5709112 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Our participation in the 2013-2014 CMS BPCI initiative for DRG 469/470 led to decreased readmissions and significant cost savings. In this study, minimizing hospital length of stay and discharging patients to home were the most effective strategies to achieve these outcomes.
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Authors
Paul K. MD, Simon C. MD, C. Lowry MD,