Health Policy in Hand Surgery: Evaluating What Works.

Hand Clin · May 2020 · Review

Shapiro LM, Kamal RN

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street MC: 6342

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis article reviews health policy initiatives affecting hand surgery to help surgeons anticipate and adapt to evolving care-delivery reforms.
Abstract, as published

Health policy is a complex and fluid topic that addresses care delivery with the goal of improving patient care. Understanding health policy initiatives, their motivation, and their effects, can help ensure hand surgeons are prepared for the changing health care landscape.

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