Additionally, the superior
outcomes at high volume centers were achieved at similar costs compared to the lower volume medical centers.
Not exact matches
In addition, even after hospitals achieved a
volume of 100 or so cases, there continued to be improvement in patient
outcomes with
higher procedure
volume,» said John D. Carroll, M.D., professor of medicine and director of interventional cardiology
at the University of Colorado Hospital and lead author of the study.
The researchers suggest better educating patients and providers so that those
at risk of complications seek out
high -
volume surgeons that tend to have better
outcomes.
«If you're able to deliver
at or near a
high volume cardiac surgical center, you're likely to have the best
outcome for your child,» added Morris.
Sam Watson adds: «Our study indicates that ensuring very preterm babies, particularly those born
at less than 27 weeks, are delivered in hospitals with
high volume neonatal units improves their
outcome, but there could be a knock - on effect on other patient groups if smaller neonatal units are closed.
The Total Joint Center
at the Miriam Hospital is the region's
highest volume joint replacement program with clinical and quality
outcomes that rank among the best in the nation.