Medicare 30-Day Hospital Readmission Rates Fell In 49 States

Between 2010 and 2015, Medicare 30-day hospital readmission rates dropped in 49 states, and remained nearly the same in Vermont and Oregon. Nationally, the 30-day readmission rate fell by 8%. The readmission rate in Vermont was virtually unchanged, increasing by 0.7% from 15.3% in 2010 to 15.4% in 2015. The readmission rate in Oregon dropped by 0.7%, from 14.3% to 14.2%. In 43 states, readmission rates fell by more than 5%. In 11 states, readmission rates fell by more than 10%.

States With 30-Day Readmission Rate Drops Of 10% Or More . . .