Becker's Hospital Review

Medicare panel considers national coding standard for ED visits

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, an independent federal agency that advises Congress on Medicare, is considering a recommendation to establish national guidelines for hospital emergency ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Harm Reduction, Medication-Assisted Treatment Key to Reducing Opioid-Associated ED Visits: Refat Rasul Srejon, MPH

Refat Rasul Srejon, MPH, says reducing opioid-related emergency department (ED) visits among young adults requires strategies like medication-assisted treatment and targeted outreach. He discusses why ...
Health Affairs

Medicaid Patients With ED Visits For Overdose: Disparities In Initiation Of Medications For Opioid Use Disorder

Medicaid is the largest payer of substance use disorder treatment in the US, 8 covering approximately 38 percent of nonelderly adults with OUD as of 2019. 9 The Substance Use Disorder Prevention that ...
American Hospital Association

UChicago Medicine Reduces Non-urgent ED Visits by 45% with Patient Advocates

Medical Home and Specialty Care Connection (MHSCC) program initiative can serve as a blueprint for providers looking to assist patients who utilize the emergency department for primary care ...