More articles about: Gallbladder Surgery
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1 in 5 Operations May Lead to “Surprise” Bills – Even When In-Network, Study Finds
Surprise billing for common operations may happen to 1 in 5 patients, even when the surgeon they chose for their surgery is in-network for their health insurance.
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How a State’s Surgeons Cut Down on Opioids Without Putting Patients in More Pain
A Michigan-wide effort cut prescription size by nearly a third without increasing patients’ pain or decreasing their satisfaction.
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These Surgeons Cut Opioid Prescriptions Dramatically, With No Increase in Pain
Guidelines developed from gallbladder patient data and interviews form the basis of a new effort to right-size opioid prescribing for many operations.