Nutrition program could save hospitals up to $3,800 per patient

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/nutrition-program-could-save-hospitals-up-to-3800-per-patient/

Tackling malnutrition in American hospitals could help save millions of dollars by shortening hospital stays and lowering readmission rates, says a new study conducted in four Chicago area hospitals. A new study published in American Health & Drug Benefits found that screening patients on admission, rapidly starting at-risk patients on oral nutritional supplements, and educating them on

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/nutrition-program-could-save-hospitals-up-to-3800-per-patient/

Tackling malnutrition in American hospitals could help save millions of dollars by shortening hospital stays and lowering readmission rates, says a new study conducted in four Chicago area hospitals. A new study published in American Health & Drug Benefits found that screening patients on admission, rapidly starting at-risk patients on oral nutritional supplements, and educating them on

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