TABLE 2.
Regression Analysis of Outcomes: PCH
| Variable | Before Implementation | After Implementation | Odds Ratio or β | 95% Confidence Interval | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCH | |||||
| 6-mo readmission rate, % (SD) | 16.4 (37.0) | 13.6 (34.3) | 0.81 a | 0.67, 0.97 | .026 |
| LOS, h, median (IQR) | 49 (35–77) | 45 (33–69) | −0.08 | −0.13, −0.04 | <.001 |
| Hospitalization costs, adjusted for 2013 dollars, median (IQR) b | 1816.8 (1300.5–2614.2) | 1703.6 (1144.9–2894.6) | −0.04 | −0.08, 0.01 | .094 |
| RRU, median (IQR) | 22.6 (16.4–33.6) | 22.6 (15.5–39.3) | 0.03 | −0.02, 0.07 | .218 |
| Community Hospitals | |||||
| 6-mo readmission rate, % (SD) | 13.8 (34.5) | 11.5 (31.9) | 0.76 a | 0.54, 1.07 | .119 |
| LOS, h, median (IQR) | 44 (33–59) | 35 (24–48) | −0.24 | −0.29, −0.18 | <.001 |
| Hospitalization costs, adjusted for 2013 dollars, median (IQR) | 1556.9 (1157.4–2121.2) | 1484.7 (1009.8–2066.3) | −0.05 | −0.10, −0.001 | .053 |
| RRU, median (IQR) | 22.3 (16.9–29.8) | 22.9 (16.8–31.7) | 0.05 | 0.00, 0.10 | .032 |
Analysis was controlled for age, gender, race, insurance, severity. and month. IQR, interquartile ratio.
a
Odds ratio.
b
Direct or variable costs related to inpatient asthma care.