Rural-Urban Differences in the Effect of Follow-Up Care on Postdischarge Outcomes.

Matthew TothGeorge Mark HolmesCourtney Van HoutvenMark TolesMorris WeinbergerPam Silberman

Published in: Health services research (2016)

Follow-up care reduces 30- and 60-day readmission, ED use, and mortality. Rural and urban Medicare beneficiaries experience similar beneficial effects of follow-up care on the outcomes. Policies that improve follow-up care in rural settings may be beneficial.

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