A variation in the value of colectomy for cancer across hospitals: Mortality, readmissions, and costs

Volume: 156, Issue: 4, Pages: 849 - 860
Published: Oct 1, 2014
Abstract

Introduction

Although hospital variation in costs and outcomes has been described for patients undergoing operation, the relationship between them is unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate this relationship among patients undergoing colon resection for cancer and identify characteristics of "high-quality, low-cost" hospitals.

Methods

We identified adult patients who underwent colon resection for cancer in...
Paper Details
Title
A variation in the value of colectomy for cancer across hospitals: Mortality, readmissions, and costs
Published Date
Oct 1, 2014
Journal
Volume
156
Issue
4
Pages
849 - 860
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