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Localized Elective Surgery: Building Resilience, Reducing Wait‑Lists, and Countering Medical‑Tourism Pressures
Localized elective surgery programs cut wait-lists by up to 30 percent while keeping costs down. By moving many procedures from overloaded academic centers to community-based hubs, hospitals can deliver faster care without sacrificing safety. The model also shields patients from the uncertainties of medical tourism. In 2023, localized elective programs