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Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program: implications for pharmacy.

Green Boesen KA, Leal S, Sheehan VC, Sobolik R. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2015;72:237-244.

Following health care reforms, hospitals may now receive lower Medicare reimbursements based on 30-day readmission rates. This commentary describes several successful programs aimed at reducing readmissions and reviews pharmacy engagement in these efforts, including tactics such as improved medication reconciliation and patient counseling.

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