Rising Use of Observation Status for Pediatric Populations in Six States, 2012–2019

Academic Pediatrics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yao Tian, Michelle Macy, Jason M. Hockenberry, Ronald T. Ackermann, Amber K. Sabbatini, Kristin Kan, Lynn Huang, Jane L. Holl, Mehul V. Raval
DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2026.103335
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Despite a wide adoption of observation status policy for Medicare beneficiaries with diverse conditions across United States, little is known about population-level changes in observation status use for children. This study aimed to examine statewide trends in observation status use for pediatric population. METHODS: This repeated cross-sectional analysis used statewide hospital discharge data from 6 states from 2012 to 2019 to characterize inpatient and observation stays for patients

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Child Abuse and Related Trauma Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life

Publication details

Journal / source
Academic Pediatrics
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
26
Issue
5
Pages
103335–103335
Publication date
9 May 2026
Language
EN