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How CMS’ TEAM Initiative Helps Prevent Surgical Readmissions With Better Wound Care

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Reducing hospital readmissions is a critical area of healthcare improvement that can significantly impact both financial standing and patient outcomes. Patients unplanned returns to the hospital after discharge drive up costs, disrupt recovery, and reflect gaps in care. However, HRRP was often criticized for being narrow in scope.