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Meta-Analysis

Impact of American College of Surgeons Verification Programs: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This framework-based systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the association between ACS verification programs and surgical quality. Across diverse programs and outcomes, verification is consistently associated with improvements in safety, effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and patient-centered care.

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Impact of American College of Surgeons Verification Programs: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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