Implementation of a Pulmonary Disease Navigator Program for 30-day Chronic Lung Disease Readmission Reduction Intermountain Health
Implementation of a Pulmonary Disease Navigator Program for 30-day Chronic Lung Disease Readmission Reduction Intermountain Health
37 PagesIn October of 2012, statutory requirements for the Hospital Readmission Reduction Programs (HRRP) were established setting forth reductions in payments for excess readmissions. 1HRRP is a Medicare value-based purchasing program that encourages hospitals to improve communication and care coordination to better engage patients and caregivers in discharge plans and, in turn, reduce avoidable readmissions.
