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Adverse events and hospital-acquired conditions associated with potential low-value care in Medicare beneficiaries.

Chalmers K, Gopinath V, Brownlee S, et al. Adverse events and hospital-acquired conditions associated with potential low-value care in Medicare beneficiaries. JAMA Health Forum. 2021;2(7):e211719. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2021.1719.

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August 11, 2021
Chalmers K, Gopinath V, Brownlee S, et al. JAMA Health Forum. 2021;2(7):e211719.
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Overuse or low-value procedures may result in patient physical, psychological, or emotional harm. This study explored the association between eight low-value care procedures and length of stay (LOS) and cost. All eight procedures were associated with increased LOS and cost, particularly spinal fusion. Patients receiving low-value care may be exposed to increased risk of adverse events and hospital-acquired conditions.

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Chalmers K, Gopinath V, Brownlee S, et al. Adverse events and hospital-acquired conditions associated with potential low-value care in Medicare beneficiaries. JAMA Health Forum. 2021;2(7):e211719. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2021.1719.