integrated care readmission reduction
Is Care Coordination Enough for Chronic Disease Management?
Integrated care reduces 30-day readmissions for type 2 diabetes by up to 25% when it combines electronic navigation, coordinated follow-up, and patient empowerment. The model blends technology, team-based practice, and incentive alignment to keep patients stable after discharge. In the 2022 randomized care management trial, 1,342 patients were assigned