Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734677 | Surgery | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In patients undergoing pancreatectomy, the elderly, racial minorities, and patients with self-pay or Medicaid payer status were associated with an increased sensitivity to an added travel burden. This vulnerable cohort may be affected disproportionately by a minimum-volume policy.
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Authors
Zhi Ven MD, Andrew P. MD, MPH, Carlos MD, Yanik J. MD, MPH, Ginger MS, Cristina R. MD, Andrew L. MD, Lara N. PhD, Matthew M. MD, MPH, Keith D. MD, David C. PhD, MPH, MBA,