The program could potentially save $232 million statewide and reduce revision surgeries. On average, the typical knee replacement surgery costs $20,000 to $30,000, with revision surgeries costing three to four times more with longer hospitals stays. The collaboration hopes to reduce complications and improving quality and safety.
Under the agreement, the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative will collect data from participating hospitals and develop best practices for the procedures. Orthopedic surgeons will also meet regularly to review the data, share information and identify improvements.
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