We obsess over inpatient COPD care—steroids, nebs, antibiotics, bundles. But the moment a patient leaves the hospital? That’s when the real risk starts.
COPD readmissions are stubbornly high, and they’re not just a clinical problem—they’re a financial one. Since 2015, CMS has been penalizing hospitals for them. We’ve thrown bundles, checklists, and follow-up calls at the problem, but the needle hasn’t moved much. So what actually works?
A new study tested something refreshingly simple: sending a respiratory therapist into the patient’s home. And the results were surprisingly strong…
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