Figure 1. Results of Merge between VA Administrative and VASQIP Datasets.
NOTES:
VASQIP=VA Surgical Quality Improvement Program
PTF=Patient Treatment File
DRG=Diagnosis-Related Group
SCRSSN=Scrambled social security number
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