Hyperpolypharmacy and Readmission Risk Among Medicare Beneficiaries: The Role of Postdischarge Care

Receipt of postdischarge ambulatory care was associated with lower odds of readmission; however, TCM-assisted postdischarge care may be underutilized, especially in the disability-eligible group. Cost-utility analysis studies are needed to demonstrate the value of postdischarge care, especially TCM, across different groups.