Dexur analyzed Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 Medicare claims data and determined of the 45 Cardiac Valve & Cardiothoracic surgeries at South Georgia Medical Center, 29 were readmitted which was a readmission rate of 64.44%.
| What are Patients Readmitted for? | Total Readmissions - Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 | Share of Readmissions (%) | Avg. LOS when Readmitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29 | 100 | 12.38 |
| Aftercare |
| Physician Name | Total Medicare surgeries (Oct 2016 to Sep 2019) |
|---|---|
| RANDALL B BROWN | 51 |
| Hospital | Share of Readmission (%) | Total Readmissions - Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| National | 48.25 (Share of Readmissions back to same hospital) | 31,474 |
| Georgia | 48.07 (Share of Readmissions back to same hospital) | 830 |
| South Georgia Medical Center share of readmissions from South Georgia Medical Center |
| Hospital | Share of Readmission (%) | Total Readmissions - Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| South Georgia Medical Center share of readmissions from South Georgia Medical Center |