A retrospective cohort study of patients admitted for a primary diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation to Florida Hospital Orlando, a large community teaching hospital, between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2014. Data were extracted from Premier administrative database. Risk adjusted length of stay (LOS), cost of hospitalization, 30‐day readmissions, and mortality rate were measured. Risk adjustment for outcomes was based on Premier CareScience methodology.
Khalid Abusaada MD FACP, Leen Alsaleh MD, Victor Herrera MD, Yuan Du, Hassan Baig MD, George Everett MD FACP
