Using patient data from approximately 120,000 Medicare beneficiaries undergoing heart surgery, researchers examined whether increased mortality at lower-volume hospitals was more attributable to higher rates of postoperative complications or higher rates of failure to rescue.
Sign up for our FREE E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!
While a patient was 12 percent more likely to have a major postoperative complication at the lowest-volume hospitals than at the highest-volume hospitals, the patient was much more likely to die if a complication occurred.
The study suggests hospitals should strive to include failure-to-rescue interventions in improving surgical outcomes.
More Articles on Quality:
Note Sharing: The Way of the Future?
6 Stats on the Cost of Readmissions for CMS-Tracked Conditions
Presence of Pharmacists Heightens Medication Reconciliation Accuracy
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.