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Last day of hospital stay has minimal impact on total charges for surgical patients

Reducing post-operative length of stay for surgical patients may not have a significant impact on cost savings, as the last day of stay contributes only a small portion to total charges. Costs are primarily concentrated on the day of surgery, emphasizing the need for cost containment efforts during the perioperative period.

Journal Article by Hashmi SA, Raja MHR (…) Pal KMI et 3 al. in World J Surg

© 2024 International Society of Surgery/Société Internationale de Chirurgie (ISS/SIC).

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