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Outpatient mastectomies. (Policy Practice).
Outpatient mastectomies are increasing in some states, and women with HMO coverage are more likely to receive them than those with Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance, a new study says. Data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality include discharges from community hospitals in five states spanning 7 years. "Primary payer demonstrated a substantial influence on the likelihood of receiving an outpatient mastectomy after adjusting for ...
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