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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedJiang HJ, Boutwell AE, Maxwell J
AHRQ Author: Jiang HJ
Understanding patient, provider, and system factors related to Medicaid readmissions.
This study was undertaken to understand the complexity of Medicaid readmission issues at the patient, provider, and system levels. It found that significant risk factors for Medicaid readmissions included financial stress, high prevalence of mental health and substance abuse disorders, medication nonadherence, and housing instability. Lacking awareness on Medicaid patients' high risk, a sufficient business case, and proven strategies for reducing readmissions were primary barriers for providers.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201000034I; 290201000030I.
Citation: Jiang HJ, Boutwell AE, Maxwell J .
Understanding patient, provider, and system factors related to Medicaid readmissions.
Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2016 Mar;42(3):115-21.
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Keywords: Medicaid, Hospital Readmissions, Access to Care, Social Determinants of Health, Risk
Regenstein M, Andres E
Reducing hospital readmissions among Medicaid patients: a review of the literature.
This review aims to identify factors related to readmissions that are unique to Medicaid populations to inform efforts to reduce Medicaid readmissions. It concluded that much of the Medicaid readmissions literature focuses on patients with mental health or substance abuse issues, who are often high utilizers of health care within the Medicaid population.
AHRQ-funded; 290202010000301.
Citation: Regenstein M, Andres E .
Reducing hospital readmissions among Medicaid patients: a review of the literature.
Qual Manag Health Care 2014 Oct-Dec;23(4):203-25. doi: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000043..
Keywords: Hospital Readmissions, Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Social Determinants of Health