"Research consistently shows that outcomes for the same procedure vary widely from one hospital to another, and even from one surgeon to another within the same hospital network. Patients deserve access to this data, so they can choose the best care."
"A landmark New England Journal of Medicine study found that patients undergoing certain high-risk procedures at hospitals that only occasionally hosted those operations faced substantially higher mortality rates than those treated at high-volume centers, with differences in rates reaching 12% for some operations."
"In orthopedics, the benefits of an experienced surgeon are most evident after patients leave the operating room: fewer complications, fewer infections, fewer revision procedures, and smoother recoveries."
Americans extensively compare products and services but often neglect to research surgeons for major medical procedures. Many rely on referrals from primary care physicians or personal recommendations, which may lack objective performance data. Research indicates that surgical outcomes can vary significantly between hospitals and surgeons. High-volume hospitals and experienced surgeons tend to yield better patient outcomes, with studies showing higher mortality rates and complications at lower-volume facilities. Patients should have access to performance data to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
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