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The gap in Medicare reimbursements to hospitals compared to surgeons widened substantially in the last decade - even as patient outcomes improved and healthcare resource use decreased, according to a new analysis by Brian Werner, MD, and colleagues of UVA Health, Charlottesville, Va. The results confirm our hypothesis that hospital charges and payments contribute significantly more to the increasing cost of treating a hip fracture patient than surgeon charges and payments do, the researchers write.
Hospital payments rise rapidly, despite shorter lengths of stay
To evaluate trends and variations in hospital versus surgeon charges and payments, the researchers analyzed Medicare data on more than 28,000 patients treated for hip fracture between 2005 and 2014. Charges refer to the list prices set by hospitals and surgeons; payments refer to the fixed prices that Medicare pays for specific procedures. The analysis included patients with two hip fracture sites and three different ty
Following are the recipients of North the Allegheny Foundation’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award.
The annual honor recognizes graduates in 10 categories who have made significant contributions to society or outstanding professional accomplishments.
This year’s award winners were recognized during a virtual ceremony in late January.
Arts
Rob Hertweck, Class of 1984
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