(PRWEB) February 17, 2015

Partner facilities of General Medicine, The Post-Hospitalist Company, attained an average hospital readmission rate of 4.8% for all of 2013, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The 2013 Quality and Resource Use Reportcompiled by CMS and finalized September 2014found that General Medicine, The Post-Hospitalist Company, achieved readmission rates 70% lower than all providers within its national peer group. With the peer groups average rate coming in at 16.4%, this puts General Medicine in the top five percent of post-hospitalist/SNFist providers nationwide.

CMSs report corroborates similar findings made by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) in a February 2013 review of the performance of the State of Illinois Integrated Care Plan in its first year. As the designated post-hospitalist/SNFist Program Provider for this plan, General Medicine has streamlined much of the states care for elderly patients.

UICs independent study identified an 18% reduction in the rate of hospital admissions/readmissions coupled with a 25% decrease in hospital lengths of stay. Additionally, UIC reported a 39% decrease in the percentage of high frequency emergency department usage and a 15% decrease in the rate of ER visits resulting in an inpatient hospital admission. Physicians and nurse practitioners provided through General Medicine were responsible for the overall care of all of the plans enrollees/members during this initial operational year.

CMSs report also established General Medicines quality metrics to be 48.4% better than its peer group, when comparing data relevant to the organizations medical services. The following quality metrics were considered in these measurements: falls plan of care, advance care plan, high blood pressure screening and follow up, influenza immunization, diabetic foot exam, colorectal cancer screening, and CAD antiplatelet therapy. This rating by CMS places General Medicine, The Post-Hospitalist Company in the top 5% for quality metrics among its peer group.

This data is indicative of General Medicine, The Post-Hospitalist Companys continued efforts to improve post-hospital care while decreasing overall spending.

About General Medicine, The Post-Hospitalist Company:

General Medicine, The Post-Hospitalist Company, specializes in the care of patients living in post-acute and long-term care settings. Post-hospitalists hold regular, on-site office hours and pride themselves on quickly responding to calls and improving quality of care. With low staff turnover and 24/7 service, General Medicine, The Post-Hospitalist Company, helps facilities decrease hospital readmission rates and unnecessary ER visits.

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General Medicine, The Post-Hospitalist Company Achieves Readmission Rates Better than 95% of CMS National Peer Group