Readmissions and costs among younger and older adults for targeted conditions during the enactment of the hospital readmission reduction program
Abstract Background The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) was introduced to reduce readmission rates among Medicare beneficiaries, however little is known about readmissions and costs for HRRP-targeted conditions in younger populations. The primary objective of this study was to examine...
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doaj-d219cfbc63b149fd8a877f853f745dcd2021-05-02T11:09:24ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632021-04-0121111710.1186/s12913-021-06399-zReadmissions and costs among younger and older adults for targeted conditions during the enactment of the hospital readmission reduction programChi-Hua Lu0Collin M. Clark1Ryan Tober2Meghan Allen3Walter Gibson4Edward M. Bednarczyk5Christopher J. Daly6David M. Jacobs7Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at BuffaloDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at BuffaloDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at BuffaloDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at BuffaloDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at BuffaloDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at BuffaloDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at BuffaloDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at BuffaloAbstract Background The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) was introduced to reduce readmission rates among Medicare beneficiaries, however little is known about readmissions and costs for HRRP-targeted conditions in younger populations. The primary objective of this study was to examine readmission trends and costs for targeted conditions during policy implementation among younger and older adults in the U.S. Methods We analyzed the Nationwide Readmission Database from January 2010 to September 2015 in younger (18–64 years) and older (≥65 years) patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), heart failure (HF), pneumonia, and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Pre- and post-HRRP periods were defined based on implementation of the policy for each condition. Readmission rates were evaluated using an interrupted time series with difference-in-difference analyses and hospital cost differences between early and late readmissions (≤30 vs. > 30 days) were evaluated using generalized linear models. Results Overall, this study included 16,884,612 hospitalizations with 3,337,266 readmissions among all age groups and 5,977,177 hospitalizations with 1,104,940 readmissions in those aged 18–64 years. Readmission rates decreased in all conditions. In the HRRP announcement period, readmissions declined significantly for those aged 40–64 years for AMI (p < 0.0001) and HF (p = 0.003). Readmissions decreased significantly in the post-HRRP period for those aged 40–64 years at a slower rate for AMI (p = 0.003) and HF (p = 0.05). Readmission rates among younger patients (18–64 years) varied within all four targeted conditions in HRRP announcement and post-HRRP periods. Adjusted models showed a significantly higher readmission cost in those readmitted within 30 days among younger and older populations for AMI (p < 0.0001), HF (p < 0.0001), pneumonia (p < 0.0001), and AECOPD (p < 0.0001). Conclusion Readmissions for targeted conditions decreased in the U.S. during the enactment of the HRRP policy and younger age groups (< 65 years) not targeted by the policy saw a mixed effect. Healthcare expenditures in younger and older populations were significantly higher for early readmissions with all targeted conditions. Further research is necessary evaluating total healthcare utilization including emergency department visits, observation units, and hospital readmissions in order to better understand the extent of the HRRP on U.S. healthcare.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06399-zReadmissionsNRDYounger adultsHRRPTargeted conditionsCosts |
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Chi-Hua Lu Collin M. Clark Ryan Tober Meghan Allen Walter Gibson Edward M. Bednarczyk Christopher J. Daly David M. Jacobs Readmissions and costs among younger and older adults for targeted conditions during the enactment of the hospital readmission reduction program BMC Health Services Research Readmissions NRD Younger adults HRRP Targeted conditions Costs |
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Chi-Hua Lu Collin M. Clark Ryan Tober Meghan Allen Walter Gibson Edward M. Bednarczyk Christopher J. Daly David M. Jacobs |
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Readmissions and costs among younger and older adults for targeted conditions during the enactment of the hospital readmission reduction program |
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Readmissions and costs among younger and older adults for targeted conditions during the enactment of the hospital readmission reduction program |
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Readmissions and costs among younger and older adults for targeted conditions during the enactment of the hospital readmission reduction program |
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Readmissions and costs among younger and older adults for targeted conditions during the enactment of the hospital readmission reduction program |
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Readmissions and costs among younger and older adults for targeted conditions during the enactment of the hospital readmission reduction program |
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readmissions and costs among younger and older adults for targeted conditions during the enactment of the hospital readmission reduction program |
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Abstract Background The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) was introduced to reduce readmission rates among Medicare beneficiaries, however little is known about readmissions and costs for HRRP-targeted conditions in younger populations. The primary objective of this study was to examine readmission trends and costs for targeted conditions during policy implementation among younger and older adults in the U.S. Methods We analyzed the Nationwide Readmission Database from January 2010 to September 2015 in younger (18–64 years) and older (≥65 years) patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), heart failure (HF), pneumonia, and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Pre- and post-HRRP periods were defined based on implementation of the policy for each condition. Readmission rates were evaluated using an interrupted time series with difference-in-difference analyses and hospital cost differences between early and late readmissions (≤30 vs. > 30 days) were evaluated using generalized linear models. Results Overall, this study included 16,884,612 hospitalizations with 3,337,266 readmissions among all age groups and 5,977,177 hospitalizations with 1,104,940 readmissions in those aged 18–64 years. Readmission rates decreased in all conditions. In the HRRP announcement period, readmissions declined significantly for those aged 40–64 years for AMI (p < 0.0001) and HF (p = 0.003). Readmissions decreased significantly in the post-HRRP period for those aged 40–64 years at a slower rate for AMI (p = 0.003) and HF (p = 0.05). Readmission rates among younger patients (18–64 years) varied within all four targeted conditions in HRRP announcement and post-HRRP periods. Adjusted models showed a significantly higher readmission cost in those readmitted within 30 days among younger and older populations for AMI (p < 0.0001), HF (p < 0.0001), pneumonia (p < 0.0001), and AECOPD (p < 0.0001). Conclusion Readmissions for targeted conditions decreased in the U.S. during the enactment of the HRRP policy and younger age groups (< 65 years) not targeted by the policy saw a mixed effect. Healthcare expenditures in younger and older populations were significantly higher for early readmissions with all targeted conditions. Further research is necessary evaluating total healthcare utilization including emergency department visits, observation units, and hospital readmissions in order to better understand the extent of the HRRP on U.S. healthcare. |
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