Back & Forth

Hospital discharge and readmission is a major issue in healthcare, with high costs for both patients and health systems. When patients are discharged from the hospital, they may not receive the appropriate follow-up care and support they need, which can lead to readmission and further healthcare costs.

According to recent reports, hospital discharge and readmission cost health systems a whopping $20 billion annually, highlighting the urgent need for better discharge planning and care coordination to help patients avoid unnecessary readmissions. Post-discharge phone calls, home visits, and improved communication between healthcare providers could be effective solutions when dealing with this issue.