Relationship Between Occurrence of Surgical Complications and Hospital Finances
Authors:
- Bennett H. LaneBLBennett H. Lane
- Barry RosenbergBRBarry Rosenberg
- Stuart A. LipsitzSLStuart A. Lipsitz
- David SadoffDSDavid Sadoff
- Dave MathesonDMDave Matheson
- William R. BerryWBWilliam R. Berry
- Mark LesterMLMark Lester
- Atul A. GawandeAGAtul A. Gawande
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- 17 April 2013
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 309 (15) , 1599-1606
Abstract
National health expenditures for surgical procedures are estimated to cost $400 billion annually and are expected to outpace economic growth during the next 10 years.1,2 The rate of inpatient surgical complications is significant, with estimates ranging from 3% to 17.4%, depending on type of procedure, type of complications, length of follow-up, and data analyzed.3-8 In addition to patient harm, major complications add substantial costs, previously estimated at $11 500 per patient.9Keywords
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