Journal article
A population-based analysis of the drivers of short-term costs after bariatric surgery within a publicly funded regionalized center of excellence system
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The most significant driver of healthcare utilization for bariatric surgery is the index admission and readmissions within the first 30 days after a procedure. Identifying areas to create efficiencies during this period is essential to decreasing overall healthcare costs.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to characterize the short-term costs of bariatric surgery within a regionalized center of excellence bariatric care …
Authors
Doumouras AG; Saleh F; Tarride J-E; Hong D
Journal
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Vol. 12, No. 5, pp. 1023–1031
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2016
DOI
10.1016/j.soard.2016.02.016
ISSN
1550-7289