Risk
Readmission
Patient admission to hospital after discharge.
Definition
Patient admission to hospital after discharge.
Why it matters
Readmission is part of the Risk vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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