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In contrast, the number of patients routinely discharged to their homes without the need for additional care grew by less than 8 percent, from 27 million to 29 million patients, during the period. The federal agency also found during 1997-2008: o Some 5 million hospital patients were discharged to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities – an increase of 35 percent (from 3.7 million to 5 million). o There was a 40 percent increase in the number of patients (264,000 to 370,000) who left the hospital against medical advice. o Hospitals transferred an additional 4 percent of patients to other hospitals (846,000 to 878,000 ) o Fewer patients died in the hospital – a decrease of 5 percent (from 852,000 to 811,000). This AHRQ News and Numbers summary is based on Exhibit 1.5 in HCUP Facts and Figures 2008, which provides highlights of the latest data from the 2008 Nationwide Inpatient Sample, a part of AHRQ's Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. Subscribe to our FREE Ezine and receive current Health News, be eligible for discounted products/services and coupons related to your Health. We publish 24/7. HealthNewsDigest.com For advertising/promotion, email: tvmike13@healthnewsdigest.com Or call toll free: 877- 634-9180 Top of Page 
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