Effect of newborn screening for critical CHD on healthcare utilisation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the impact of state-mandated policies for pulse oximetry screening on healthcare utilisation, with a focus on use of echocardiograms.

Data sources/study setting

Healthcare Cost and Utilisation Project, Statewide Inpatient Databases from 2008 to 2014 from six states.

Methods

We defined pre- and post-mandate cohorts based on dates when pulse oximetry became mandated in each state. Linear segmented regression models for interrupted time series assessed associations between implementation of the screening and changes in rate of newborns with Critical CHD-negative echocardiogram results. We also evaluated the changes in rate of newborns who underwent echocardiogram but were not diagnosed with any health issues that could cause hypoxemia.

Results

SUBMITTER: Sakai-Bizmark R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8096776 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature