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Liability for premature discharge: an update.

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    |January 1, 1991
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    Payers are increasingly involved in patient discharge decisions to control costs. Legal rulings, like Wickline v. California, are establishing shared liability between payers and healthcare providers regarding these decisions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Medical Law
    • Health Economics

    Background:

    • Payers (e.g., insurance companies) have historically influenced healthcare decisions.
    • The drive for cost containment has led payers to actively participate in discharge planning.
    • The 1987 Wickline v. The State of California case is a pivotal legal precedent.