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.
What happens to kids who must travel for common surgeries?
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