Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734441 | Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Insurance status is independently associated with severity of disease at presentation among emergency general surgical conditions nationally. In light of recently reaffirmed Affordable Care Act insurance expansion provisions, these results anticipate increased timely access to operative care for newly insured patients and a corresponding decline in complex, emergency general surgical presentations.
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Authors
John W. MD, MPH, Joaquim M. MD, Lindsey L. MD, Cheryl K. MSPH, MHS, John A. MD, MPH, Ali MD, Adil H. MD, MPH,