Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10018187 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Extended ED length of stay demonstrated no association with total hospital costs or revenues or total hospital length of stay but imposed substantial ED opportunity costs, with decreased potential revenue. Interventions that reduce ED delays in hospital admissions have the potential to significantly increase hospital revenues.
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Authors
Matthew D. MD, MBA, J. Sanford MD, Frances S. PhD, Mark MD, Frank D. RN, BSN, K. Bobbi MD, Judd E. MD,