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Heart Failure Readmissions in Urban and Rural Hospital Settings: An Analysis of 30-Day Readmissions using the 2021 Nationwide Readmissions Database

Description
Analyzes how 30-day hospital readmission for heart failure varies by rural or urban dwelling using 2021 National Readmissions Database data. Includes data breakdowns by payment type, patient demographics, related health conditions, and other clinical factors.
Author(s)
Kendra J. Duran, Janice L. Hinkle, Linda C. Copel
Citation
Journal of Rural Health, 42(2), e70138
Date
03/2026
Tagged as
Cardiovascular disease · Health disparities · Healthcare quality · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data