Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5582819 | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
We found higher unadjusted rates and risk adjusted odds ratios of postoperative mortality, morbidity, LOS, and readmissions for patients with Medicaid insurance as compared to patients with Private Insurance. Our study shows that primary payer status serves as a predictor of perioperative risks and that primary payer status should be viewed as a peri-operative risk factor.
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Authors
Hannah F. MD, Robert S. MD, Dahniel L. BA, Michael H. MD, Licia K. BA, Zachary A. MD,