2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Q & A: ACL II

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During a Q&A session at a medical conference, the speakers discussed various topics related to patient rehabilitation and access to care. Dr. William mentioned that all patients, regardless of procedure type, followed the same rehabilitation protocol. Dr. Abello presented findings on the impact of Medicaid and the Area Deprivation Index (ADI) on patient outcomes, noting that Medicaid patients were not delayed in receiving care. Dr. Shea raised concerns about limited access to physical therapy for Medicaid patients, suggesting it may explain higher injury rates in that population. Dr. Abello agreed, emphasizing the importance of post-surgery access to care and social support. Other factors such as health literacy were also mentioned as potential contributors to disparities in patient outcomes.

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William McLaughlin, MD; Eduardo Natal Albelo, MD; William Holden, MD; Brett Owens, MD

Keywords

patient rehabilitation

access to care

Medicaid

injury rates

health literacy