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Community-Wide Programs to Support Hospital Discharges to Nursing Homes
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Title Community-Wide Programs to Support Hospital Discharges to Nursing Homes
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/720943?src=rss
Description In an era of shrinking reimbursements and rising patient complexity, is it possible to reduce hospital stays for patients discharged to nursing homes? Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal
Category Articles > Business of Medicine
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Date May 6, 2010
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