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Postsurgical mortality in Manitoba and New England
L L Roos1, E S Fisher, S M Sharp
1Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
JAMA
|May 9, 1990
Summary
US hospital spending is higher than in Canada, but outcomes vary. For low-risk surgeries, mortality rates were similar, but higher spending in New England did not improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Comparative Effectiveness Research
- Healthcare Outcomes
Background:
- Per capita hospital expenditures in the United States are higher than in Canada.
- Limited research exists on outcome differences between the two countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare post-surgical mortality rates between New England and Manitoba for elderly residents.
- To investigate if higher US healthcare spending correlates with better surgical outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of insurance databases comparing mortality for 11 specific surgical procedures.
- Inclusion of patients over 65 years of age in New England and Manitoba.
- Adjustment for case mix to ensure comparable patient populations.
Main Results:
- For low- and moderate-risk procedures, 30-day mortality was similar; 6-month mortality was lower in Manitoba.
- For high-risk procedures (coronary bypass/valve replacement, hip fracture repair), mortality was lower in New England at both 30 days and 6 months.
- Increased mortality after hip fracture repair in Manitoba was observed across all repair types and age groups.
Conclusions:
- Higher hospital expenditures in New England were not associated with lower perioperative mortality for low- and moderate-risk procedures.
- Healthcare outcomes for specific high-risk surgeries may differ between New England and Manitoba.
- Further research is needed to understand regional variations in surgical outcomes and healthcare spending effectiveness.