Key result
Voluntary reporting of risk-adjusted outcomes for CABG procedures from 221 U.S. cardiac surgery programs marks a significant step in health care accountability.
Population
221 U.S. cardiac surgery programs participating in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) registry
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Supports voluntary CABG outcome reporting; leaves open effects on case selection and access to care.
The voluntary public reporting of risk-adjusted CABG outcomes represents a significant step in health care accountability and transparency.
Ferris et al. (2010) conducted an editorial in Coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG). Public release of clinical outcomes data was evaluated. Voluntary reporting of risk-adjusted outcomes for CABG procedures from 221 U.S. cardiac surgery programs marks a significant step in health care accountability.
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