Document Type
Report
Publication Date
4-2014
Abstract
Frequent ED users are perceived to be a costly population that often abuse or misuse ED services due to a combination of unmet social needs and medical conditions that, in theory, could be treated outside of the ED at a lower cost. The reality is that factors contributing to frequent ED use are more varied and complex than originally believed.
Recommended Citation
Waldner, Amy; Raven, Maria; Lazar, Danielle; and Pines, Jesse, "Redefining Frequent Emergency Department Users" (2014). Center for Health Care Quality. Paper 2.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_policy_chcq/2
Open Access
1
Comments
Urgent Matters issue brief.