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World Journal of Surgery
Published in: World Journal of Surgery 10/2005

01-10-2005

Measuring Surgical Quality: What’s the Role of Provider Volume?

Authors: Justin B. Dimick, M.D., John D. Birkmeyer, M.D., Gilbert R. Upchurch Jr, M.D.

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 10/2005

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Abstract

Although not ideal for all situations, provider volume is particularly suited for measuring surgical quality in certain contexts. Specifically, we believe that for uncommon operations with a strong volumes–outcome effect, provider volume may be the most informative performance measure. Because of the relative ease of determining provider volume, it will continue to be used in value-based purchasing and public reporting efforts. With increasing momentum from outside the profession of surgery, it is particularly important for surgeons to participate in making decisions regarding situations where volume may be an appropriate measure of quality.
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Metadata
Title
Measuring Surgical Quality: What’s the Role of Provider Volume?
Authors
Justin B. Dimick, M.D.
John D. Birkmeyer, M.D.
Gilbert R. Upchurch Jr, M.D.
Publication date
01-10-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
World Journal of Surgery / Issue 10/2005
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-005-7989-4

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