Changes in payer mix of new and established trauma centers: the new trauma center money grab?
Background Although timely access to trauma center (TC) care for injured patients is essential, the proliferation of new TCs does not always improve outcomes. Hospitals may seek TC accreditation for financial reasons, rather than to address community or geographic need. Introducing new TCs risks deg...
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Main Authors: | Patrick Kim, Elinore Kaufman, Jeremy W Cannon, Justin Hatchimonji, Patrick M Reilly, Satvika Kumar, Diane N Haddad |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2024-11-01
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Series: | Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open |
Online Access: | https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/9/1/e001417.full |
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