Association of Insurance Status and Extent of Organ Involvement With Survival Among Patients With Stage IV Cancer
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.17581
Abstract: This cohort study examines the association of insurance status and extent of metastatic organ involvement with survival among patients with stage IV cancer to better understand outcome disparities in the US. read more here.
Keywords: status extent; insurance status; organ involvement; involvement survival ... See more keywords
The Disparities of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery Outcomes by Insurance Status: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2007–2014
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4631-9
Abstract: BackgroundCoronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery is the gold standard treatment for complex coronary artery disease. Social determinants of health, including primary payer status, are disproportionately associated with adverse outcomes following surgical operations. We sought… read more here.
Keywords: status; surgery; insurance status; artery bypass ... See more keywords
Insurance status does not affect short-term outcomes after oncological colorectal surgery in Europe, but influences the use of minimally invasive techniques: a propensity score-matched analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-018-1716-8
Abstract: Background and PurposeControversy exists whether surgical treatment is influenced by insurance status. American studies suggest higher morbidity and decreased survival in uninsured patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). It remains elusive, however, whether these findings apply… read more here.
Keywords: status; surgery; insurance status; minimally invasive ... See more keywords
Insurance Coverage Type Impacts Hospitalization Patterns Among Patients with Hepatopancreatic Malignancies
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04288-9
Abstract: Introduction Disparities in health and healthcare access remain a major problem in the USA. The current study sought to investigate the relationship between patient insurance status and hospital selection for surgical care. Methods Patients who… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; insurance status; insurance; hospital ... See more keywords
Impact of Insurance Status on ICD Implantation Practice Patterns: Insights from the NCDR ICD Registry.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2021.01.016
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Whether insurance status influences practice patterns in implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) defibrillators, when indicated, is not known. METHODS AND RESULTS We analyzed the NCDR ICD Registry to evaluate associations of… read more here.
Keywords: ncdr icd; insurance status; insurance; practice patterns ... See more keywords
Influence of race, insurance status, and geographic access to plastic surgeons on immediate breast reconstruction rates.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.09.037
Abstract: BACKGROUND This study evaluates the rates of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) among racial and insurance status subgroups, in the setting of a changing plastic surgeon workforce. METHODS Using state level inpatient and ambulatory surgery data,… read more here.
Keywords: plastic; immediate breast; insurance status; insurance ... See more keywords
The impact of health insurance status on the stage of cervical cancer diagnosis at a tertiary care center in Massachusetts.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.05.002
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of insurance status on the stage of cervical cancer diagnosed and treated at a tertiary care center in Massachusetts and review the preceding screening history. METHODS An IRB approved retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: insurance status; insurance; cervical cancer; stage cervical ... See more keywords
Socioeconomic Disparities in Carotid Revascularization Procedures.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.11.038
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Several studies have demonstrated healthcare disparities in postoperative outcomes after carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting, including increased hospital mortality, postoperative stroke, and readmission rates. The objective of the present study was to examine… read more here.
Keywords: status; insurance status; carotid artery; outcomes carotid ... See more keywords
Impact of insurance status on toric premium intraocular lens selection for patients undergoing cataract surgery with astigmatism.
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DOI: 10.1097/icu.0000000000001187
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW To evaluate the association between insurance status and the selection of toric premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) among patients undergoing cataract surgery with astigmatism. RECENT FINDINGS In this retrospective study of 4525 patients… read more here.
Keywords: astigmatism; insurance status; cataract surgery; insurance ... See more keywords
Pediatric Patient Insurance Status and Regionalization of Admissions.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002820
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pediatric hospital care is becoming increasingly regionalized, and previous data have suggested that insurance may be associated with transfer. The aims of the study are to describe regionalization of pediatric care and density of… read more here.
Keywords: network; insurance status; density; transfer ... See more keywords
Insurance status and 1-year outcomes of stroke and transient ischaemic attack: a registry-based cohort study in China
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021334
Abstract: Objective Although more than 95% of the population is insured by urban or rural insurance programmes in China, little research has been done on insurance-related outcome disparities for patients with acute stroke and transient ischaemic… read more here.
Keywords: insurance status; insurance; status year; year outcomes ... See more keywords