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In October 2009, the Florida Hospital Association (FHA) reported on efforts to reduce readmission rates for various conditions, including congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and pneumonia. The 2008 data revealed target aims for readmission rates: <8% for congestive heart failure but a level of 12.6%, <6.5% for heart attacks at 11.0%, and <4% for pneumonia at 7.5%. These statistics highlight the ongoing need for initiatives to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions throughout Florida.
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FHA Collaborative on Reducing Readmissions in Florida October 2009
Statistics on Collaborative Targeted Conditions and Procedures
Readmission Rates for Congestive Heart Failure Patients in Florida AIM: <8% 2008 Level: 12.6% Collaborative AIM Source: FloridaHealthFinder Web site, data for 12 months ending September 30, 2008
Readmission Rates for Heart Attack Patients in Florida AIM: <6.5% 2008 Level: 11.0% Collaborative AIM Source: FloridaHealthFinder Web site, data for 12 months ending September 30, 2008
Readmission Rates for Coronary Artery Bypass Graph Patients in Florida AIM: <8% 2008 Level: 12.1% Collaborative AIM Source: FloridaHealthFinder Web site, data for 12 months ending September 30, 2008
Readmission Rates for Hip Replacement Patients in Florida AIM: <2.5% 2008 Level: 5.6% Collaborative AIM Source: FloridaHealthFinder Web site, data for 12 months ending September 30, 2008
Readmission Rates for PneumoniaPatients in Florida AIM: <4% 2008 Level: 7.5% Collaborative AIM Source: FloridaHealthFinder Web site, data for 12 months ending September 30, 2008
Most Common Initiatives Underway in Florida Hospitals Targeting Reducing Readmissions Source: FHA Progress Survey on Initiatives to Reduce Readmissions in Florida Hospitals
Least Common Initiatives Underway in Florida Hospitals Targeting Reducing Readmissions Source: FHA Progress Survey on Initiatives to Reduce Readmissions in Florida Hospitals