A hospital’s responsibility for patient care just cannot end when the patient leaves the hospital – it is imperative that they stay involved and plan systematically for post-hospital acute care, in order to avoid remissions. Think about it: the estimated cost to the economy for re-admissions is a whopping $26 billion! Conversely, one in every three patients discharged from hospitals require post-acute care.
This infographic highlights the statistics of post-acute healthcare facilities, and how post-acute care to avoid readmissions is more empowered and better administered today due to modern technology.
Infographic by – eviCore