Background Hospital readmission rates are being used to evaluate performance. A survey of
the present rates is needed before policies can be developed to decrease incidence of …

This article describes a study comparing 30-day readmission rates between patients
undergoing outpatient versus inpatient total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasty. A …

Background This study evaluated the factors and costs associated with discharge
destination and readmission, within 90 days of surgery, for primary or revision total knee …

Background Although total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a successful procedure, 4% to 11% of
patients who undergo THA are readmitted to the hospital. Prior studies have reported rates …

Increasing demands for episodic bundled payments in total hip and knee arthroplasty are
motivating providers to wring out inefficiencies and coordinate services. This study describes …

Background Unplanned hospital returns after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) reduce any cost
savings in a bundled reimbursement model. We examine the incidence, risk factors, and …

Background Total joint arthroplasty procedures continue to provide consistent, long-term
success and high patient satisfaction scores. However, early unplanned readmission to the …

Background Changes in reimbursement for total hip and knee arthroplasties (THA and TKA)
have placed increased financial burden of early readmission on hospitals and surgeons …

Background: Racial and ethnic disparities in hospital readmissions following total joint
arthroplasty present opportunities for reducing cost and improving health equity. Despite …

BACKGROUND Hospital readmission rate has become a major indicator of quality of care,
with penalties given to hospitals with high rates of readmission. At the same time, insurers …