January 15, 2015

Reducing emergency surgical procedures could save $1 billion

By: OR Manager
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New research shows that even a modest 10% reduction in the proportion of emergency surgical procedures for three common conditions could save nearly $1 billion over 10 years. The study also showed significantly lower rates of mortality and better outcomes among patients who had these procedures on an elective basis.

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