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    Avoidable Hospitalization

    Hospital admission that could potentially have been prevented through timely assessment.

    Definition

    An Avoidable Hospitalization is a hospital admission that could potentially have been prevented through timely assessment, early intervention, medication management, patient education, or coordinated home health care.

    Why it matters

    Reducing avoidable hospitalizations improves patient outcomes and lowers overall healthcare costs.

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