Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Financial Impact of 30-Day Readmissions for Selected Medical Conditions: A Focus on Hospital Quality Performance.

Autor:	Kum Ghabowen I; Department of Healthcare Administration, School of Public Health, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas Nevada, NV 89154, USA., Epane JP; Department of Healthcare Administration, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA., Shen JJ; Department of Healthcare Administration, School of Public Health, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas Nevada, NV 89154, USA., Goodman X; University Libraries, School of Public Health, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas Nevada, NV 89154, USA., Ramamonjiarivelo Z; School of Health Administration, College of Health Professions, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA., Zengul FD; Department of Health Services Administration, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) [Healthcare (Basel)] 2024 Mar 29; Vol. 12 (7). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 29.
DOI:	10.3390/healthcare12070750
Abstrakt:	Background: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) established the Hospital Quality Initiative in 2010 to enhance patient safety, reduce hospital readmissions, improve quality, and minimize healthcare costs. In response, this study aims to systematically review the literature and conduct a meta-analysis to estimate the average cost of procedure-specific 30-day risk-standardized unplanned readmissions for Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), Heart Failure (HF), Pneumonia, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Total Hip Arthroplasty and/or Total Knee Arthroplasty (THA/TKA). Methods: Eligibility Criteria: This study included English language original research papers from the USA, encompassing various study designs. Exclusion criteria comprise studies lacking empirical evidence on hospital financial performance. Information Sources: A comprehensive search using relevant keywords was conducted across databases from January 1990 to December 2019 (updated in March 2021), covering peer-reviewed articles and gray literature. Risk of Bias: Bias in the included studies was assessed considering study design, adjustment for confounding factors, and potential effect modifiers. Synthesis of Results: The review adhered to PRISMA guidelines. Employing Monte Carlo simulations, a meta-analysis was conducted with 100,000 simulated samples. Results indicated mean 30-day readmission costs: USD 16,037.08 (95% CI, USD 15,196.01-16,870.06) overall, USD 6852.97 (95% CI, USD 6684.44-7021.08) for AMI, USD 9817.42 (95% CI, USD 9575.82-10,060.43) for HF, and USD 21,346.50 (95% CI, USD 20,818.14-21,871.85) for THA/TKA. Discussion: Despite the financial challenges that hospitals face due to the ACA and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, this meta-analysis contributes valuable insights into the consistent cost trends associated with 30-day readmissions. Conclusions: This systematic review and meta-analysis provide comprehensive insights into the financial implications of 30-day readmissions for specific medical conditions, enhancing our understanding of the nexus between healthcare quality and financial performance.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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