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Preoperative Hemoglobin A1c >7.5 Is Associated With Increased Bundled Payment Costs in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties.

Michelle KavinMichael YayacMatthew J GrossoP Maxwell Courtney
Published in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2021)
Hemoglobin A1c levels above 7.5% are associated with increased episode-of-care costs, complications, and readmissions after THA and TKA. Optimizing glycemic control before surgery may improve quality of care and lead to success in Medicare bundled payment models.
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