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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedMartsolf G, Fingar KR, Coffey R
AHRQ Author: Elixhauser A
Association between the opening of retail clinics and low-acuity emergency department visits.
This study assessed whether the opening of retail clinics near emergency departments (ED) is associated with decreased ED utilization for low-acuity conditions. It concluded that with increased patient demand resulting from the expansion of health insurance coverage, retail clinics may emerge as an important care location, but to date, they have not been associated with a meaningful reduction in low-acuity ED visits.
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Citation: Martsolf G, Fingar KR, Coffey R .
Association between the opening of retail clinics and low-acuity emergency department visits.
Ann Emerg Med 2017 Apr;69(4):397-403.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2016.08.462.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Healthcare Utilization, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Health Services Research (HSR), Ambulatory Care and Surgery