Factors Associated With Head and Neck Cancer Hospitalization Cost and Length of Stay—A National Study

Conclusions: Admissions that involve higher number of comorbidities, metastasis, bacterial infection, radiation, and chemo procedures had longer hospital stay and higher cost whereas admissions are rural hospitals had shorter hospital stay and lower cost. Understanding these factors associated with increased LOS and hospitalization cost will help efforts to decrease health care cost and improve quality of care.
Source: American Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Original Articles: Head and Neck Source Type: research