Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5709178 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
If our results are generalizable, unplanned Medicare readmissions have traditionally been financially beneficial, but CMS penalties outweigh this benefit. Thus, penalties should incentivize institutions to maintain below-average arthroplasty readmissions rates.
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Authors
R. Carter MD, MBA, Caitlin M. MD, MBA, Michael M. MD, Peter B. MD, MBA, Rebecca M. PhD, L. Scott MD, FACS, Lee A. MD,