Table 2.
Adjusted Difference-in-Difference Results for 30- and 90-Day Readmissions and LOS
| Cohort | DID Estimate (SE) | P Value | Odds Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All patients | |||
| 30-day readmission (log-odds) | –0.424 (0.201) | 0.035a | 0.654 |
| 90-day readmission (log-odds) | –0.285 (0.157) | 0.070 | 0.752 |
| LOS, days | –0.148 (0.337) | 0.662 | NA |
| Patients with CHF | |||
| 30-day readmission (log-odds) | –0.641 (0.336) | 0.056 | 0.527 |
| 90-day readmission (log-odds) | –0.747 (0.269) | 0.0054a | 0.474 |
| LOS, days | 0.620 (0.447) | 0.165 | NA |
Abbreviations: DID, difference-in-difference; CHF, congestive heart failure; LOS, length of stay; NA, not applicable.
aStatistically significant.