Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8776385 | Urology | 2017 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
Total ED charges are increasing at a dramatic rate, driven by the increasing utilization of the ED as an entry point to health care as well as the increasing per-visit charges. Encouragingly, the rates of inpatient admission are decreasing, likely secondary to improved triaging in the ED and increased utilization of long-term care facilities. It remains to be seen, however, whether the increased spending in the ED for better triaging and investment in long-term care facilities will translate into an overall economic benefit by reducing inpatient charges or not.
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Authors
Akshay Sood, Jessica Phelps, Isaac Palma-Zamora, Tarun Jindal, Firas Abdollah, Ardiana Vuljaj, Jesse D. Sammon, Quoc-Dien Trinh, Mani Menon, Humphrey Atiemo,