Utilization of the LACE index by transitions-of-care services versus standard of care to identify patients at high risk of readmission in an academic medical center

The LACE index potentially identified patients who could benefit from a TOC visit better than current methods. No difference was found between the methods for readmission rate, although significant limitations in study design could have affected the results. A method targeting patients for TOC visits could be explored by payors, as their patients could benefit from this service.