PH Professional Network: Bridging the Gap: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Transitions of Care

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a chronic, progressive heterogeneous disease that affects many individuals worldwide. Despite extensive research and therapeutic advances in the treatment of PH, the morbidity and mortality rates remain high, and this bears a significant economic burden on the health care system. PH-related morbidity is associated with disease progression and often requires hospitalization, which may be considered an important measure of clinical worsening. Current US third-party reimbursement systems can penalize hospitals for hospital readmission. A coordinated multidisciplinary approach to hospital discharge is required for patients with PH.