High-Markup Hospitals: Higher Risks and Costs in Major Surgery
Surgeons should note that operating in high-markup hospitals significantly raises patient risks and costs for major surgeries.
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Improved Outcomes with the Global Budget Revenue Model in Cancer Surgery
Switching to a global budget revenue model can enhance surgical outcomes for cancer procedures.
Diabetes Status Matters for Surgical Risk Assessment
Elective surgeries may carry different risks based on patients' glycemic status rather than just diabetes diagnosis.
Surgeons Improve Antibiotic Use with Education
Surgeons can significantly enhance antimicrobial prescribing practices through targeted education, tackling the critical issue of antibiotic misuse.
Mentorship Programs Increase Diversity in Surgery
Surgical subspecialties are striving for greater diversity through targeted mentorship for underrepresented minorities.
Redefining Surgical Education with a Virtual Journal Club
A novel journal club enhances resident training and engagement in trauma surgery.
Insurance Instability Tied to Employment Disruption in GI Cancer
Patients with gastrointestinal cancer face significant insurance instability that impacts surgery timelines and costs.
High Out-of-Pocket Surgical Costs in Ethiopia Impact Care Access
One in four surgical patients in Ethiopia faces catastrophic health expenditure, jeopardizing access to essential care.
Reducing Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Abdominal Surgery
Non-drug interventions can significantly lower the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in abdominal surgery patients.
Surgeons Must Engage in Advocacy to Protect Surgical Practice
Surgeons can significantly impact policy and patient outcomes by actively engaging with national surgical organizations.