Identifying Potentially Avoidable Readmissions: A Medication‐Based 15‐Day Readmission Risk Stratification Algorithm

Stratifying patients according to 15‐day readmission risk would be useful in identifying those who may benefit from targeted interventions during and/or following hospital discharge that are designed to reduce the likelihood of readmission.

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