Aiming for Fewer Hospital U-turns: The Medicare Hospital Readmission Reduction Program

Describes the Medicare Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP), analyzes the impact of the program on Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare facilities, and highlights identified issues regarding its implementation. Tables and charts display differences in penalties incurred by urban and rural facilities, and include estimates for FY 2017. -- Kaiser Family Foundation
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news