Patients on long-term opioid therapy with Medicaid insurance had a higher likelihood of experiencing postoperative unplanned care encounters compared to those with private insurance after abdominopelvic surgery. The study, involving 1212 patients in Michigan, found a 4.5 percentage point higher probability of such encounters among Medicaid-insured individuals within 30 days post-discharge. This suggests disparities in social determinants of health, highlighting the need for tailored postoperative care pathways for this population.
Journal Article by Sharif L, Zubieta CS (…) Brummett CM et 5 al. in Ann Surg
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