AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement, a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, has announced it released six new reports in 2010 on its clinical and non-clinical studies.
The six new AAAHC Institute studies are:
Four clinical studies:
- Cataract Extraction with Lens Insertion
- Colonoscopy
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscectomy
- Low Back Injection
Two non-clinical studies:
- Cataract Extraction With Lens Insertion
- Colonoscopy
Clinical reports include data such as pre-procedure, procedure and discharge time comparisons, operative techniques, complications, non-routine procedures, anesthesia, instrumentation and supplies and patient outcomes, according to a news release.
Non-clinical reports focus on factors such as type and ownership of facilities, staffing costs, billing and collections, supply management, annual spending, information technology and patient satisfaction.
To learn more about the reports, visit AAAHC Institute.
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