A recent report shows the Regional Hospital has a high readmission rate. Spokesperson Laurie Marshall says that's because people who don't have family doctors are often forced to come back to the ER for their follow up visit. Marshall says they're working on lowering the rate of readmissions while still giving care to those who need it.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Hospital has high readmission rate
A recent report shows the Regional Hospital has a high readmission rate. Spokesperson Laurie Marshall says that's because people who don't have family doctors are often forced to come back to the ER for their follow up visit. Marshall says they're working on lowering the rate of readmissions while still giving care to those who need it.
