Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2850085 | American Heart Journal | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The downward shift in LOS observed in the 1990s was achieved in part by an increase in nonacute care transfers, reflecting a shift in care setting. After decreasing trends in postoperative stays tapered off, significant variability among hospitals remained.
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Authors
Patricia A. PhD, Elizabeth R. PhD, Edward L. PhD, Lawrence H. PhD, Barbara L. MS, Robert H. MD, William L. MD, Janel J. MS, Judith A. MS, Daniel B. MD, Eric D. MD, MPH,