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Understanding the Stack<\/h2>\n

Most hospital readmissions don’t happen because of a single event. They happen when multiple small issues, each manageable on their own, build. As they stack, the likelihood of readmission rises quickly.<\/p>\n

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Download our free printable guide<\/a> on recognizing the risk of hospital readmission.<\/p>\n

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Understanding the Stack Most hospital readmissions don’t happen because of a single event. They happen when multiple small issues, each manageable on their own, build. As they stack, the likelihood of readmission rises quickly. Download our free printable guide on recognizing the risk of hospital readmission. 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