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Originally Posted by serenissima  This study covers surgeries performed no later than 2002. There has been some improvement in mortality rates for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare changed its guidelines in 2006: To be covered, surgery must now be done in a certified Center of Excellence. Also, the more experienced your surgeon, the better your chances of survival. Never be afraid to ask your surgeon--or any doctor--how experienced he is.  |
You are absolutely right, the numbers are much better now, and there's evena thread in this forum that talks about some of the ways to further mitigate risk.