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Table 2 Characteristics of Health Plan Members Undergoing Cardiac Procedures

From: Developing algorithms for healthcare insurers to systematically monitor surgical site infection rates

 

UnitedHealth Group

Humana Inc.

Time Period

1-1-96 to 12-31-01

1-1-03 to 6-30-03

Cardiac Procedures (N)

5,787

1,106

Mean Age at Procedure

61.2 years

68.7 years

% Male

72%

66%

Mean Chronic Disease Score

1,708

3,372

Insurer Plan

  

   % Medicare

1,852 (32%)

757 (68%)

   % Commercial

3,935 (68%)

349 (32%)

Hospitals (N)

104

10

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BMC Medical Research Methodology

ISSN: 1471-2288

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