Reduces 30-Day readmission rates in a case-managed Medicare population

Abstract:

Automated home monitoring systems have been used to coordinate care to improve patient outcomes and reduce rehospitalizations, but with little formal study of efficacy.  The Geisinger Monitoring Program (GMP) interactive voice response protocol is a post-hospital discharge telemonitoring system used as an adjunct to exist case management in primary care Medicare population to reduce emergency department visits and hospital readmissions.

 

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