Expired CME Article

The Effects of Outpatient Management on Hospitalization for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions Associated with Diabetes Mellitus

Background: Ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC) related to diabetes mellitus can potentially be prevented by good quality outpatient care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate which characteristics of ambulatory patients with diabetes were associated with ACSC hospitalizations. Methods: Retrospective chart review of 65 adults with an ACSC diabetes-related…