| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5712965 | The Spine Journal | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
There is a significant difference in direct hospital costs versus Medicare allowable rates in ASD surgery and in turn, there is a similar difference in the cost per QALY calculation. Utilizing Medicare allowable rates not only underestimates (17%) the cost of ASD surgery, but it also creates inaccurate and unrealistic expectations for researchers and policymakers.
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Authors
Jeffrey L. MD, Richard MD, Chessie MA, Michael P. MD, Leah Yacat MD, MSc, David W. MD, R. Shay MD, Douglas C. MD, Christopher I. MD, Justin S. MD, PhD, Virginie PhD, Frank J. MD, Christopher P. MD, Steven D. MD,