Minnesota hospitals are testing ways to reduce return trips.

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Minnesota hospitals are testing ways to reduce return trips.

October 24, 2012

Lerner M. Lerner M. Star Tribune. October 11, 2012.

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This newspaper article reports on how transition coaches can help improve transfer and discharge communication to prevent readmissions.

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