Focus on high-volume procedures for greatest cost savings, finds new study.
Data Benchmarks: Target high-volume procedures for greatest impact. A new study demonstrates the potential for cost savings and reductions in length of stay for 65 inpatient surgical procedures. The study, based on Medicare surgical data, ranks the top procedures with highest potential for savings, looks at the influence of managed care penetration in the marketplace, and offers national and regional benchmark comparisons. Here are the details and data.
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