Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8837048 | Surgery | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Considerable variability exists in technique among surgeons nationally, but patient characteristics are more predictive of adverse outcomes after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Bundled payments and reimbursement policies should account for patient-specific factors in addition to current accreditation and volume thresholds when deciding risk-adjustment strategies.
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Authors
Vikrom K. Dhar, Dennis J. Hanseman, Brad M. Watkins, Ian M. Paquette, Shimul A. Shah, Jonathan R. Thompson,