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Transition of care plans crucial to cutting readmissions


 

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He concluded his remarks by advising physicians to “work through the list of items that ensure a successful care transition: patient education, caregiver training, medication reconciliation, and warm hand-offs of information.”

Dr. Kedansky reported having no financial disclosures.

dbrunk@frontlinemedcom.com

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