The relationship between neighborhood socioeconomic status and short-term outcomes following colon resection.

Background: This study investigates the association between neighborhood socioeconomic status, measured by the Distressed Communities Index (DCI), and short-term outcomes following colon resection.

Methods: Utilizing the Maryland State Inpatient Sample database (SID 2018-2020), we determined the association between DCI and post-op outcomes following colon resection including length of stay, readmissions, 30-day in-hospital mortality, and non-routine discharges. Multivariate regression analysis was performed to control for potential confounding factors.

Utilization and Outcomes of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Following the Affordable Care Act in the United States.

Background: The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 marked a pivotal moment in American health care policy, significantly expanding access to health care services. This study aims to explore the relationship between the ACA and the utilization and outcomes of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) surgery.

Methods: Using data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database, this retrospective study compares the pre-ACA period (2007-2009) with the post-ACA period (2017-2019), encompassing patients who had RYGB.