Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Safety-net hospitals (SNHs) treat more maternal patients with risk factors for postpartum readmission. ⋯ Higher postpartum readmission rates at SNHs versus non-SNHs were largely due to differences in the patient mix rather than hospital factors. Hospital initiatives are needed to reduce the risk of postpartum readmissions among SNH patients. Improving factors that contribute to the disparity, including underlying health conditions and health inequities associated with race, requires enduring investments in public health.