biostudies-literatureUnknown14(4)Yesantharao PS<h4>Study design</h4>Retrospective, quasi-experimental difference-in-differences investigation.<h4>Objective</h4>Pediatric craniofacial fractures are often associated with substantial morbidity and consumption of healthcare resources. Maryland's All Payer Model (APM) represents a unique case study of the health economics surrounding pediatric craniofacial fractures. The APM implemented global hospital budgets to disincentivize low-value care and encourage preventive, community-based efforts. The objective of this study was to investigate how this reform has impacted pediatric craniofacial fracture care in Maryland.<h4>Methods</h4>Children (≤18 years) receiving inpatient craniofacial fracture-related care in Maryland between January, 2009 through December, 2016 were investigated. New JerseyCraniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction308-316https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8543597biostudies-literatureThe Impact of Payment Reform on Pediatric Craniofacial Fracture Care in Maryland.PMC8543597Lopez JSteinberg JPChen JRedett RJYesantharao PSJenny HEAliu OYang RLopez CDfalseThe Impact of Payment Reform on Pediatric Craniofacial Fracture Care in Maryland.<h4>Study design</h4>Retrospective, quasi-experimental difference-in-differences investigation.<h4>Objective</h4>Pediatric craniofacial fractures are often associated with substantial morbidity and consumption of healthcare resources. Maryland's All Payer Model (APM) represents a unique case study of the health economics surrounding pediatric craniofacial fractures. The APM implemented global hospital budgets to disincentivize low-value care and encourage preventive, community-based efforts. The objective of this study was to investigate how this reform has impacted pediatric craniofacial fracture care in Maryland.<h4>Methods</h4>Children (≤18 years) receiving inpatient craniofacial fracture-related care in Maryland between January, 2009 through December, 2016 were investigated. New Jersey2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Dec2025-04-26T09:51:31.265Z2025-04-26T09:51:31.265ZS-EPMC85435973470779110.1177/1943387520983634