Discover strategies for reducing hospital readmissions and improving emergency department efficiency in this 29-minute tutorial. Explore evidence-based approaches, risk prediction models, and prevention strategies to create a world-class emergency department. Learn about the impact of fragmented healthcare systems, behavioral components, and financial penalties on readmission rates. Examine successful case studies, including the use of home health coaches and low-tech solutions. Gain insights into optimizing the discharge process, implementing observation units, and utilizing tools like the Dartmouth Atlas and Medicare data to inform decision-making. Enhance your leadership and management skills to tackle the challenges of running an efficient, patient-centered emergency department in the ever-changing landscape of healthcare reform.