Coordinated Care Teams Help Patients Navigate the Maze of Post-Discharge Care

Low literacy rates hurt medication compliance, readmission rates and outcomes. And in the U.S., it’s a big problem. Consider that an estimated 21 percent of adults in the U.S. read below a fifth grade level and that just 9 percent score among the highest levels for numeracy, the grasp and application of mathematical skills in everyday living.

It’s little wonder many patients have trouble reading and comprehending their medical prescriptions, let alone guides for managing their chronic conditions. Low health literacy is a major obstacle to effective healthcare delivery.