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What happens to kids who must travel for common surgeries?

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Utah News spotted this story published November 11, 2026 at Deseret News. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

A new study found children living over 60 miles away from a treating hospital had higher odds for complications. Distant travelers had longer hospital stays and higher charges. Researchers recommend selective regionalization rather than universal centralization of common pediatric surgical care.

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