A study exploring healthcare cost-efficiency in thyroid surgeries found that high-volume endocrine surgeons, performing over 50 cases annually, managed thyroidectomies at significantly lower costs compared to their low-volume counterparts. The cost reduction was even more pronounced when cases were categorized by relative value units, demonstrating that experienced surgeons can deliver cost-effective care without compromising quality. This finding supports the potential for healthcare systems to improve value-based care by harnessing the expertise of high-volume surgeons.
Journal Article by Romero-Velez G, Noureldine SI, Burneikis T and Siperstein A in BMC Surg
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