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Adult spinal deformity surgery: the effect of surgical start time on patient outcomes and cost of care.

William H ShumanSean N NeifertJonathan S GalMichael L MartiniAlexander J SchupperJeremy M SteinbergerSamuel Z MaronColin D LambRobert J RothrockIan T McNeillSamuel K ChoJohn M Caridi
Published in: Spine deformity (2020)
Patients undergoing spinal deformity surgery before and after 2 PM have similar LOS and cost of care. However, the late SST cohort had increased likelihood of delayed extubation and non-home discharges, which increase cost in bundled payment models. These findings can be utilized in OR scheduling to optimize outcomes and minimize cost.
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