Association of serum uric acid with incident vascular calcification in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study.

• High rates of inadequate follow-up: 44% of our cohort lacked follow-up within six months. • Predictors identified: both modifiable (discharge planning practices) and demographic factors (county of residence) were associated with follow-up. • Existing comparable studies show wide variability in follow-up rates and predictors, underscoring that barriers differ by institution and population.