| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871040 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Scores derived from population-based models can be enhanced for institutional level use by adjusting for institution-specific additional and refined risk factors. Identifying these and measuring differences in institution-specific versus population-based risk-factor strength can identify areas to target for quality improvement initiatives.
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Authors
Sajjad MD, Joseph F. MD, Jeevanantham PhD, Jay J. MD, Matteo MD, Haris MD, Hoda MD, Edward R. MD, MS, Lars G. MD, PhD, Eugene H. MD,