There is no, single magic bullet in heart failure (HF) to easily reduce readmission rates or easily reverse this complex disease. However, there are numerous strategies being adopted by hospitals to better manage these patients. Presented here are three ideas hospitals are using, including creation of heart failure care teams, the use of smart algorithms and IT systems to keep better track of patients and their followup, and use of consumer wearable devices to track patients between doctor visits to identify issues early.
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