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Description of study population
| Descriptor | Percentage or value |
|---|---|
| Average age | 78.9 |
| Age range | 60 to 94 |
| Age > 85 | 31% |
| Male | 33% |
| Avg. number of medications | |
| Currently taking | 9.8 |
| 3+ prior inpatient admissions in prior year | 38% |
| Cardiac DRG | 11% |
| Neuromusculoskeletal DRG | 19% |
| Medical-GI DRG | 20% |
| Medical-respiratory DRG | 19% |
| Discharge to SNF or foster care | 33% |
