| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6079667 | The American Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
There is no difference in the overall use of imaging in patients transferred to the ED observation unit vs those directly admitted from the ED. However, because ED observation unit patients tend to be accountable for a higher proportion of their health care bill, the impact of imaging in these patients is likely substantive.
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Authors
Anand M. MD, Alexander S. MD, MBA, H. Benjamin MD, JD, Brian J. MD, MBA, Sanjay MD, Rahmi MD, PhD,