A risk score model of 30-day readmission in ulcerative colitis after colectomy or proctectomy

A. Sobotka, Lindsay; Husain, Syed; G. Krishna, Somashekar; Hinton, Alice; Pavurula, Ravi; L. Conwell, Darwin; Zhang, Cheng

doi:10.1038/s41424-018-0039-y

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A risk score model of 30-day readmission in ulcerative colitis after colectomy or proctectomy

Published in Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology • Aug 1, 2018

Authors:

Lindsay A. Sobotka

Syed Husain

Somashekar G. Krishna

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services established 30-day readmission rate as a key metric in measuring high-value, cost-conscious care; therefore, our aim is to develop a risk score for 30-day readmission in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients undergoing colectomy or proctectomy. ...

Subject

Medicine

Colectomy

Ulcerative colitis

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