Background: Although readmission rates have decreased since the implementation of higher-than-expected 30-day readmission penalties by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), rates remain above optimal. Hospital readmissions reflect two processes: discharge planning and access to care after discharge. To increase access to care, the US Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care […]

Background: Although readmission rates have decreased since the implementation of higher-than-expected 30-day readmission penalties by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), rates remain above optimal. Hospital readmissions reflect two processes: discharge planning and access to care after discharge. To increase access to care, the US Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care […]

Background: Patients experiencing homelessness have unique healthcare needs due to barriers of care, lack of access to food and safety, and limited social services. Patients can be experiencing homelessness temporarily or chronically. They experience high rates of substance abuse, mental illness and other health problems like HIV. These unique circumstances make patients experiencing homeless unique […]