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Data were extracted from electronic health records and PCC service metrics. Logistic regression compared predictors of PCC delivery between community hospitals and academic medical centers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Among 961 patients, substantial differences by hospital type emerged. Patients receiving PCC at academic centers were more likely to be younger, male, Black or African American, and to have private insurance (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .05). Other malignancies were more commonly managed with PCC in academic settings (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .05). Academic medical centers more frequently addressed symptom management and patient or family support, whereas community hospitals more often focused on goals of care discussions.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These findings demonstrate significant differences in PCC delivery associated with hospital type, despite shared service line structures. 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