Variation in long-term oncologic outcomes by type of cancer center accreditation: An analysis of a SEER-Medicare population with pancreatic cancer

Cancer center accreditation is designed to identify centers that provide high-quality cancer care. This also guides patients and referring physicians towards centers of excellence for specialized care. We sought to examine if cancer center accreditation was associated with improved long-term oncologic outcomes in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 1, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Zhi Ven Fong, David C. Chang, Chin Hur, Ginger Jin, Angela Tramontano, Naomi M. Sell, Andrew L. Warshaw, Carlos Fernandez del Castillo, Cristina R. Ferrone, Keith D. Lillemoe, Motaz Qadan Source Type: research