Quadruple Aim

Preventing Admissions Among Patients With the Most Prevalent Chronic Conditions

Chronic diseases contribute to the majority of healthcare spending

Quadruple Aim

A large portion of healthcare spending is due to hospital admissions, with chronic conditions being the driver for the majority of them. It has been found that 77% (2.7 million) of all preventable admissions were due to chronic conditions. A staggering $27 billion is spent on preventable admissions, which is 81% of preventable healthcare costs.1

3 prevalent conditions make up the
majority of preventable admissions

heart
lung
pancreas

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COPD=chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

 

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