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The ghetto emergency room.

J F Williams

    Journal of the National Medical Association
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This study analyzed Emergency Room (ER) use among Southside Community Health Plan members to understand healthcare delivery patterns. The findings offer insights into the economic impacts of ER utilization within this specific population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Healthcare Management
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Emergency Room (ER) utilization is a significant factor in healthcare delivery and costs.
    • Understanding patterns of ER use within specific health plan populations is crucial for resource allocation and cost management.
    • The Southside Community Health Plan sought to evaluate ER usage among its members.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the patterns of Emergency Room (ER) utilization by members of the Southside Community Health Plan.
    • To analyze the economic factors and healthcare delivery implications associated with this ER usage.
    • To provide data for potential interventions aimed at optimizing healthcare resource allocation.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis was conducted on patient visit data.

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  • Data from 141 patient visits to the Emergency Room were included in the study.
  • Key metrics related to visit patterns and associated costs were examined.

    • Main Results:

    • The analysis identified specific patterns in Emergency Room (ER) visits among the studied population.
    • Preliminary economic implications of these ER utilization patterns were observed.
    • The study provides a foundational dataset for further investigation into healthcare delivery efficiencies.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights the importance of analyzing Emergency Room (ER) use within community health plans.
    • Findings suggest potential areas for improving healthcare delivery and managing costs.
    • Further research is recommended to develop targeted strategies based on observed utilization patterns.