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Early primary care physician follow-up after gastrointestinal cancer surgery significantly lowered 90-day readmission rates by 38% and decreased mortality risk by 50%. Patients with post-discharge PCP visits had lower healthcare costs and better outcomes. Integrating in-hospital and community-based care is crucial for improving patient results after surgery.
Journal Article by Khalil M, Woldesenbet S (…) Pawlik TM et 7 al. in J Surg Oncol
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