Vanderbilt Reporter feature of Dr. Susan Bell's research on health literacy efforts and reduced readmission rates

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston recently collaborated on a study analysis to determine the effect of a tailored, pharmacist-delivered health literacy intervention on unplanned hospital readmission or emergency department visit following discharge.

Reduction in 30-day readmission rates following hospitalization is a goal at Vanderbilt and hospitals across the country. Each is motivated to keep their readmission rates in check or face receiving less money from Medicare.