Regarding the recent guest commentary “Preventing readmissions requires engaging care team, employing technology,” (ModernHealthcare.com, March 30), data analytics can play a part in this as well. Having an electronic health record means that, theoretically, more discrete data are being captured for a patient. Hospitals can use this information to determine the risk of readmission and proactively address those risks or prioritize those patients for a special case management process post discharge. This is something a single organization can do even before it focuses on further integration opportunities outside.
Danielle Engel
DirectorHuron Consulting GroupMadison, Wis.
