Insurance Does Not Affect Adverse Events While Awaiting Surgery for Ankle Trauma in One System
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Dobbins, Adam B.; Krumme, John; Gaddis, Monica; Park, Shin Hye; Varghese, Manna; Brancato, Michael R.; Shaw, Christopher M.; Wambach, Karen
Introduction: Ankle injuries that are not properly cared for can have devastating effects on a patient's health and ability to maintain an active lifestyle. Recommended outpatient surgery may be difficult to obtain for many groups of patients, including those without insurance or minority races. Patients who are of low socioeconomic status also have worse outcomes following trauma. The purpose of this study was to examine whether insurance status impacts the number of adverse events that patients face prior to receiving surgical treatment following an emergency department (ED) visit for an acute ankle injury.
2020
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
21/5
Dobbins, Adam B.; Krumme, John; Gaddis, Monica; Park, Shin Hye; Varghese, Manna; Brancato, Michael R.; Shaw, Christopher M.; Wambach, Karen