Surgical complications in general and vascular surgery alone dropped almost 2.6 percent among participating Michigan hospitals, representing 2,500 fewer Michigan patients who experience surgical complications each year. The regional collaborative yielded similar results for other specialties: Michigan hospitals experienced decreased complication rates in association with bariatric and cardiology procedures as well. The estimated annual savings from the collaborative amounted to approximately $20 million.
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