Emergency Department Use After Outpatient Surgery Among Dually Enrolled VA and Medicare Patients

Conclusions: A small proportion of VA outpatient surgical procedures result in ED use. Notably, nearly one-fourth of the postoperative ED visits may be missed by the VA because they occur in non-VA facilities. ED visits for urinary issues or surgical complications may be preventable; however, factors associated with ED use vary by specialty, suggesting different approaches may be needed to improve outcomes.
Source: Quality Management in Healthcare - Category: Health Management Tags: Original Research Source Type: research