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Healthcare news: Association between outpatient follow-ups and readmissions studied

A systematic review and meta-analysis published by JAMA Network Open suggests that outpatient follow-up within 30 days of discharge can be associated with reduced risk of readmission, but that association may vary due to risk factors, such as the patient’s age and disease.

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