Dexur analyzed Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 Medicare claims data and determined of the 162 Heart Failure hospitalizations at Merit Health Central, 47 were readmitted which was a readmission rate of 29.01%.
| What are Patients Readmitted for? | Total Readmissions - Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 | Share of Readmissions (%) | Avg. LOS when Readmitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 47 | 100 | 7.3 |
| Heart Failure And Shock |
| Physician Name | Total Medicare hospitalizations (Oct 2016 to Sep 2019) |
|---|---|
| GARY M SCHNEIDER | 26 |
| GREGORY S ODEN | 23 |
| CARTER WATTERS | 22 |
| Hospital | Share of Readmission (%) | Total Readmissions - Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| National | 68.76 (Share of Readmissions back to same hospital) | 391,790 |
| Mississippi | 66.79 (Share of Readmissions back to same hospital) | 6,696 |
| Merit Health Central share of readmissions from Merit Health Central |
| Hospital | Share of Readmission (%) | Total Readmissions - Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Central share of readmissions from Merit Health Central |