E-Posters-10022

10022_Berger

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This study examined the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) surgical cancellation rates. The findings indicate that the implementation of the ACA did not affect FPMRS cancellation rates. The study identified several significant predictors of surgical cancellation, including procedures scheduled for later in the week, comorbid renal or liver disease, and the performance of minor procedures. <br /><br />The study emphasizes the importance of surgical efficiency as operating room costs contribute significantly to healthcare expenditure. Surgical cancellations can lead to inefficiency and costly care for both patients and hospitals. They have also been shown to increase wait times, decrease morale among patients and medical staff, and interfere with the quality of care delivered. <br /><br />The ACA has resulted in significant changes in patient access to care and the cost burden of healthcare. Patients now have improved access to primary care, medication coverage, and preventative screenings. It was expected that FPMRS patients would also have improved access to care, but the study did not find any impact of the ACA on cancellation rates. <br /><br />The study analyzed data from a retrospective cohort of 746 FPMRS patients before and after the ACA implementation. The subjects were predominantly Caucasian, with a median age of 59.2 years and a BMI of 28.8. Factors such as employment status, marital status, and distance from the hospital did not significantly contribute to surgical cancellations.<br /><br />In conclusion, this study found that the ACA did not influence FPMRS surgical cancellation rates. The study highlights the importance of addressing factors like scheduling practices and comorbidities to minimize cancellations and improve the efficiency and quality of care in FPMRS surgery.

Keywords

Affordable Care Act

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

surgical cancellation rates

ACA implementation

predictors of surgical cancellation

operating room costs

healthcare expenditure

patient access to care

cost burden of healthcare

retrospective cohort