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Hospitals say economic crisis is 'far worse' than last
Looked at one way, the current recession is always the worst one...but not this time around. According to a new survey, almost nine in 10 hospital execs believe the current economic downturn will... Read more...
Study: Uninsured ranks could be much lower
I know, you do everything you can to qualify patients for government programs when they're uninsured and need care. Despite that, uninsured patients continue to generate high bad debt levels for... Read more...
SPOTLIGHT: Safety net EDs work to limit nonemergency care
As emergency departments with safety net hospitals continue to see more non-emergent patients, many are working harder to redirect patients to more appropriate channels of care, such as outpatient... Read more...
Study: OR Medicaid cuts push up ED visits
A new study suggests that at least in Oregon, Medicaid may be helping providers avoid costly emergency department visits by the uninsured. The study, which appears in this month's Annals of Emergency... Read more...
