Dexur analyzed Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 Medicare claims data and determined of the 109 COPD hospitalizations at Merit Health Central, 26 were readmitted which was a readmission rate of 23.85%.
| What are Patients Readmitted for? | Total Readmissions - Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 | Share of Readmissions (%) | Avg. LOS when Readmitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26 | 100 | 5.12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| Physician Name | Total Medicare hospitalizations (Oct 2016 to Sep 2019) |
|---|---|
| GREGORY S ODEN | 16 |
| CARTER WATTERS | 14 |
| DENZIL G ROBERTSON | 14 |
| Hospital | Share of Readmission (%) | Total Readmissions - Oct 2016 to Aug 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| National | 70.46 (Share of Readmissions back to same hospital) | 191,005 |
| Mississippi | 67.47 (Share of Readmissions back to same hospital) | 3,209 |
| 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 |