Using Telehealth to Reduce All-Cause 30-Day Hospital Readmissions among Heart Failure Patients...

Conclusions: Telehealth was associated with a reduction in all-cause 30-day readmission for one mid-sized Medicare-certified home health agency. A description of the program is presented as well as lessons learned that have significantly contributed to this program’s success. Future expansion of the program is planned. Telehealth is a promising approach to caring for a chronically ill population while improving a patient’s ability for self-care....
Source: Applied Clinical Informatics - Category: Information Technology Source Type: research