Site of Service Disparities Exist for Total Joint Arthroplasty

CONCLUSION: Differences in site of service and complication rates following hip and knee arthroplasty exist based on type of insurance, suggesting a disparity in care. Further exploration of drivers of this disparity is warranted and can inform interventions (eg, progressive value-based payments) to support equity in orthopedic services. [Orthopedics. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].PMID:38466828 | DOI:10.3928/01477447-20240304-01

Source: Orthopedics - March 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nicole M Truong Chelsea V Leversedge Thompson Zhuang Lauren M Shapiro Matthew Whittaker Robin N Kamal Source Type: research