Association of Safety-Net Hospital Status With Outcomes Following Head and Neck Cancer Operations.
Josef MadrigalLaith MukdadArjun VermaPeyman BenharashMaie A St JohnPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
SNHs continue to provide valuable specialty care to underserved populations, often with limited financial resources. Despite promising results from prior decades demonstrating comparable perioperative outcomes, the present study noted increased adverse events following HNCA surgery at these sites. Such findings underscore the need for continued advocacy to secure necessary funding for these centers.