A recent study found patients moved to post-acute care facilities have a higher chance of readmission than those kept in the hospital for a longer period of time. Researchers say longer hospital stays may prevent readmission based on a study suggesting transfers to post-acute care facilities increase risk for readmission.

More than 25 percent of Medicare beneficiaries who are admitted to the hospital are sent directly to a post-acute care facility, such as a rehabilitation or skilled nursing center upon discharge, however, more than 23 percent of patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of initial discharge.

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