title: Care paths cut length of stay, reduce charges.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Patterson
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D002140:California; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D017046:Cost Savings; D017722:Hospital Charges; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards