The impact of therapeutic procedure innovation on hospital patient longevity: Evidence from Western Australia, 2000-2007

► The longevity effect of hospital therapeutic procedure innovation is investigated. ► The date of introduction of each medical procedure is known. ► Survival can be measured for a period as long as 8 years after admission. ► Innovation increased life expectancy by at least 2 months between 2000 and 2007. ► Innovation had a negligible effect on medical expenditure.