Why the study?
Do comorbidities affect the cost of hospitalization and length of stay following hip fracture in older Americans?
Do comorbidities affect the cost of hospitalization and length of stay following hip fracture in older Americans?
Comorbidities are a significant driver of hospitalization costs and length of stay in older Americans with hip fractures.
May inform hip fracture care planning and resource allocation; leaves open whether targeted interventions reduce costs or stay.
Comorbidities significantly affect the cost of hospitalization and length of stay following hip fracture in older Americans, even while controlling for other variables.
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