Simulated Volume-Based Regionalization of Complex Procedures

Objective: This study simulates the regionalization of pancreatectomies to assess its impact on spatial access in terms of patient driving times. Background: Although policies to regionalize complex procedures to high-volume centers may improve outcomes, the impact on patient access is unknown. Methods: Patients who underwent pancreatectomies from 2005 to 2014 were identified from California's statewide database. Round-trip driving times between...