4 Calif. Programs Identified for Stemming Readmissions

A new report published by the California HealthCare Foundation identifies nine health care programs -- including four in California -- as models for avoiding hospital readmissions.  The lead researcher cited data indicating that as many as half of hospital readmissions can be avoided.

CHCF is the publisher of California Healthline.

• "Facilities Get Creative To Reduce Hospital Readmissions" (Clark, HealthLeaders Media, 9/15).