Rehospitalization risk factors for psychiatric treatment among elderly Medicaid beneficiaries following hospitalization for a physical health condition

Hospitalizations for physical health problems can cause great mental health challenges. We examined risk factors and expenditures for early readmission for inpatient psychiatric treatment following a hospitalization for a non-psychiatric condition.We used eight years of Florida Medicaid enrollment and claims data for (FY 2003-2011) as well as data obtained from the Florida Center for Health Information and Policy Analysis, Inpatient Hospital...