Hospitals Readmission Rates Under Scrutiny

In a preview of how well the nation’s hospitals are doing at keeping elderly and disabled patients from returning too soon, a national study being released today indicates that too many hospitals are fumbling and could face penalties if they don’t improve within a year.

 

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