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Gunshot Victims at a Major Level I Trauma Center: A Study of 343,866 Emergency Department Visits

Visitor — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Gunshot Victims at a Major Level I Trauma Center: A Study of 343,866 Emergency Department Visits Visitor Fri, 03/01/2013 - 00:00 RSS:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0736467912008803

Disturbing trends regarding the sex, age, and race of gunshot victims have been reported in previous national studies; however, gunshot trends have not been well documented in individual cities in the southeastern United States.

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VOI Health Policy gives VUMEDI Webinar

Visitor — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:00:00 +0000

VOI Health Policy gives VUMEDI Webinar Visitor Wed, 11/07/2012 - 00:00 RSS:

Three orthopaedic trauma surgeons from Vanderbilt gave a webinar on the eve of the 2012 Presidential Election. VuMedi is a video-sharing site designed for surgeons that includes many features for live physician collaboration. Topics discussed were the prospects for Obamacare, Romneycare, and Ryancare; reduction of healthcare costs through Medicaid/Medicare reform, IPAB, and tort reform; and the role of physicians as advocates.

US Health Policy and Reform: Implications of the 2012 Election

Manish Sethi
The Evolution of Healthcare in America: Implications for Reform

Amir A Jahangir
Understanding the Politics in the Policy, Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game

Hassan R Mir:
Healthcare Reform in America: Red, Green, and Blue

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Patient Variables Which May Predict Length of Stay and Hospital Costs in Elderly Patients With Hip Fracture

Visitor — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Patient Variables Which May Predict Length of Stay and Hospital Costs in Elderly Patients With Hip Fracture Visitor Thu, 11/01/2012 - 00:00 RSS:

http://journals.lww.com/jorthotrauma/Abstract/2012/11000/Patient_Variables_Which_May_Predict_Length_of_Stay.3.aspx

Our Center has investigated what factors contribute to increased length of stay (LOS) and increased costs in treatment of elderly patients with hip fractures.

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Spotlight: The Beacon Center of TN publishes report featuring Dr. Manish Sethi

Visitor — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Spotlight: The Beacon Center of TN publishes report featuring Dr. Manish Sethi Visitor Wed, 10/17/2012 - 00:00 RSS:

http://www.beacontn.org/wp-content/uploads/A-Cure-For-What-Ails-Us_web.pdf

Today Dr. Manish Sethi was highlighted in "A Cure for What Ails Us"--a policy report outlining many state-led solutions to our nation’s healthcare woes, published by the Beacon Center of TN. In his section, Dr. Sethi specifically mentions the importance of uncoupling employment and health insurance.

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Patient Stories: Vanderbilt Trauma System saves victim of motorcycle accident

Visitor — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Patient Stories: Vanderbilt Trauma System saves victim of motorcycle accident Visitor Thu, 07/26/2012 - 00:00 RSS:

http://news.vanderbilt.edu/2012/07/miracle-man-rolls-down-long-road-to-recovery/

Dr. Sethi is interviewed about the elaborate steps that were taken to save James Simmons' life.

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The Costs of Defensive Medicine

Visitor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The Costs of Defensive Medicine Visitor Thu, 02/09/2012 - 00:00 RSS:

http://news.vanderbilt.edu/2012/02/defensive-orthopaedic-medicine/

The Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute Center for Health Policy recently released findings from a national survey of 2,000 orthopaedic surgeons. The questionnaire asked surgeons about their diagnostic and treatment habits related to medical malpractice risks.

Published in the February issue of the American Journal of Orthopedics, the study suggests unnecessary costs associated with the practice of defensive medicine play a substantial role in the nation’s rising cost of health care.

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Orthopaedic Surgeons discuss Defensive Medicine

Visitor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Orthopaedic Surgeons discuss Defensive Medicine Visitor Wed, 02/01/2012 - 00:00 RSS:

http://www.amjorthopedics.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=8963

Editor-in-Chief of the AJO interviews Drs. Sethi and Jahangir via podcast:Editor-in-Chief of the AJO interviews Drs. Sethi and Jahangir via podcast

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