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Alpesh A. Patel, MD, FACS: 5 Steps to Reduce Readmissions After Spine Surgery
1 . Identify risk factors for readmissions
2. Develop new protocols to minimize the issues.
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Source: Becker's Spine Review
Source URL:
http://beckersspine.com/spine/item/14735-5-steps-to-reduce-readmissions-after-spine-surgery
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