This document summarizes a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials that evaluated interventions for preventing 30-day hospital readmissions. The review identified 47 randomized trials testing various discharge interventions. A meta-analysis found that interventions that increased patient capacity, involved two or more individuals, and included five or more activities were most effective at reducing readmissions. Specifically, interventions that provided a consistent and complex strategy coordinating care across care settings and involving home visits significantly reduced readmissions compared to less comprehensive interventions.