耳鼻咽喉科
医学
头颈外科
报销
专业
头颈部
普通外科
肿瘤外科
外科
回顾性队列研究
收入
头颈部癌
家庭医学
财务
医疗保健
经济
放射治疗
经济增长
作者
Scharukh Jalisi,Akshay Sanan,Katie A. McDonough,Khalil I. Hussein,Michael P. Platt,Minh Tam Truong,Marion Couch,Brian B. Burkey
出处
期刊:Head & neck
[Wiley]
日期:2013-09-03
卷期号:36 (10): 1420-1424
被引量:4
摘要
Head and neck oncologic surgery is a time-consuming specialty that requires extensive resources and manpower. Case mix index (CMI) is used in evaluating the complexity and economic impact of surgeons. Head and neck oncologic surgeons generate significant revenue for hospitals, yet compensation is relatively low.Retrospective review of a tertiary hospital's case mix data for 605 otolaryngology admissions from 2009 to 2011 was performed. CMI comparison for head and neck oncologic surgeons versus general otolaryngology was performed.In an otolaryngology department of 9 surgeons; there was a significant difference (p < .01) in the CMI and a significantly greater chance to have a "good CMI" (CMI >1) favoring head and neck oncologic surgeons.Head and neck oncologic surgeons increase the CMI for hospitals and ultimately influence the hospital's reimbursement. There is a need for increased collaboration between hospitals and departments in fostering and furthering their head and neck surgical oncology programs by taking CMI into consideration.
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