HeartLink Program Reduces Hospital Readmissions

“The patient doesn’t pay, the hospital takes on that financial responsibility,” Kardis said. “But if you manage a patient – it costs much less to follow a patient than to have them in the hospital for a day.”

Under some of the new care models encouraged by health reform, such as a medical home, accountable care organization, or bundled payment system, the financial incentives would line up differently, potentially making programs like this one even more cost-effective. Read the full post...