Medication reconciliation drives readmission reduction strategy.

The article reports on medication reconciliation that gain attention from experts as means of curb cost and as a strategy to lessen readmission. According to senior health policy associate Nick Mcneill, the lack of patient's understanding of medications can lead to medication errors, hospital readmissions, and adverse drug events. He cites five major attributes that the new model of medical care have in common, including teamwork, accountability, and direct engagement.