Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734698 | Surgery | 2017 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Processes of care implemented when complications occur explain much of the surgeon volume-cost relationship. Given that surgeon volume is readily observed, better outcomes and lower costs may be achieved by referring patients to high-volume surgeons. Increasing patient access to surgeons with lower rates of complications may be the most effective strategy for avoiding costly processes of care, controlling expenditure growth.
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Authors
Vivian PhD, Marah N. MA, Thomas A. MD,