The Impact of Infections on Reimbursement in 92 US Hospitals, 2015-2018.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.04.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND The diagnosis-related group (DRG) is a payment system introduced to standardize healthcare costs. However, reimbursement for treatment of infections does not always cover costs. METHODS We used 2015-2018 data from 92 US hospitals in… read more here.
Keywords: impact; 2015 2018; infection; los days ... See more keywords
Racial Disparities in Outcomes After THA and TKA Are Substantially Mediated by Socioeconomic Disadvantage Both in Black and White Patients
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DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002392
Abstract: Abstract Background Demographic factors have been implicated in THA and TKA outcome disparities. Specifically, patients’ racial backgrounds have been reported to influence outcomes after surgery, including length of stay, discharge disposition, and inpatient readmissions. However,… read more here.
Keywords: los days; race; association race; socioeconomic disadvantage ... See more keywords
A community oncology end-of-life care program: Results for hospice length of stay analysis.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.e23008
Abstract: e23008 Background: Michigan Health Professionals (MHP) is a large multispecialty physician group. MHP Oncology Division participates in quality improvement projects. Palliative and End of Life (EOL) care has been identified as one of the quality… read more here.
Keywords: care; average los; los days; oncology ... See more keywords
Fast-track revision hip arthroplasty: a multicenter cohort study on 1,345 elective aseptic major component revision hip arthroplasties
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DOI: 10.2340/17453674.2022.2196
Abstract: Background and purpose Data on application of fast-track/enhanced recovery protocols in revision hip arthroplasty (R-THA) surgery is scarce. We report length of stay (LOS), risk of LOS > 5 days, and readmission ≤ 90 days… read more here.
Keywords: hip; hip arthroplasty; revision hip; revision ... See more keywords