Readmissions After Colon Cancer Surgery: Does It Matter Where Patients Are Readmitted? [CARE DELIVERY]

Conclusion:
Readmission to a different hospital after colon cancer surgery is associated with short-term mortality but not with long-term mortality nor with post-discharge costs of care. Additional investigation is needed to determine how to improve short-term mortality among patients readmitted to different hospitals.

Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - May 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Luu, N.-P., Hussain, T., Chang, H.-Y., Pfoh, E., Pollack, C. E. Tags: Cost of care, Outcomes Research, Policy Analysis CARE DELIVERY Source Type: research