Readmission rates, episode costs increased for patients with dementia: Study

March 20, 2023

Patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) have higher hospital readmission rates and episode costs than those without ADRDs, according to a study published online March 16 in JAMA Network Open.

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Readmission rates, episode costs increased for patients with dementia: Study

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