Posts Tagged ‘emergency visits’
Using Analytics to Intelligently Reduce Avoidable ED Visits
Frequent utilization of the emergency department for non-emergent care remains a chronic challenge for health plans looking to improve costs and quality. Studies show that as much as 5% of the overall patient population seen in the ED accounts for as much as 18% of all annual emergency department visits. In addition, nearly 20% of ED complaints stem from mood disorders, and another 10% relate to alcohol use.
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