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Maximizing Adherence to Enhanced Recovery Protocols Generates Cost Savings

June 2, 2026

Although high adherence to enhanced recovery protocol components improves surgical outcomes and reduces costs, which components contribute most to cost savings remains unclear. Listen as Dr. Adrian Harsono discusses his recent JACS article, “Enhanced Recovery Program Adherence: Which Components Are Associated with Cost Saving?” and explains how achieving 70% adherence is associated with cost savings. Targeted interventions that maximize adherence to crucial components may be essential for further reducing costs.

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