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Anne P Ehlers¹, Senjuti Basu Roy², Sara Khor³

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Machine learning accurately predicts adverse events (AE) and death after surgery by analyzing patient healthcare data. This approach improves risk prediction compared to traditional methods, aiding patient care and quality improvement.

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Background:

Machine learning (ML) analyzes big data for prediction, including patient healthcare utilization patterns.
Predicting adverse events (AE) or death risk in surgical patients requires precise risk estimation.
Characterizing pre-surgical healthcare utilization via ML can enhance risk prediction.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize pre-surgical healthcare utilization patterns using machine learning (ML).
To predict the risk of adverse events (AE) or death within 90 days of elective surgery.
To compare ML-based risk prediction performance against the Charlson's comorbidity index.

Main Methods:

Utilized MarketScan data (2007-2012) for elective surgery patients with comorbidities.
Assessed over 300 predictors from healthcare claims within six months pre-surgery.
Employed a supervised Naive Bayes algorithm for risk prediction and compared it to Charlson's index.

Main Results:

The study included 410,521 patients; 4.7% experienced AE, 0.01% died.
Naive Bayes algorithm predicted 79% of AE and 78% of deaths, outperforming Charlson's index (57% AE, 59% deaths).
Cancer, kidney disease, and peripheral vascular disease claims were key predictors of post-surgical AE or death.

Conclusions:

Machine learning algorithms significantly improve surgical risk prediction accuracy.
Enhanced risk quantification can inform patient decision-making and guide quality improvement initiatives.
Accurate risk estimates support accountable care organizations and population health management.