Breast Cancer: Does Type of Hospital Where You Get Surgery Affect Survival

Breast Cancer: Does Type of Hospital Where You Get Surgery Affect Survival is organized by National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ).

CPHQ Credit Amount - 1.00

Abstract:
Earn CPHQ Continuing Education credit by engaging with content from the Journal for Healthcare Quality (JHQ). Read the JHQ CE article, “Breast Cancer: Does Type of Hospital Where You Get Surgery Affect Survival?”, score at least an 80% on the post-test, and complete an evaluation. A copy of the JHQ article is included.

Learning Objectives:
• Recognize that women with breast cancer who undergo surgery at hospitals with highest Medicaid volume have higher 90-day mortality rates.
• Identify factors that may impact hospitals’ quality of care
• Question the impact of the Affordable Care Act on improving patient outcomes at under-resourced hospitals

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