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Emergency department utilization in a large pediatric group practice

D MacKoul1, M Feldman, J Savageau

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, USA.

American Journal of Medical Quality : the Official Journal of the American College of Medical Quality
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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A new triage system aimed to reduce emergency department (ED) use, but it did not change patterns for Medicaid patients. These patients, despite having unrestricted ED access, continued to utilize services more frequently than other groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Public Health Policy
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Inappropriate emergency department (ED) use is a significant concern in healthcare systems.
  • Triage and care coordination systems aim to optimize patient flow and resource allocation.
  • Understanding utilization patterns across different patient populations is crucial for effective healthcare management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of a novel triage and care system on emergency department (ED) utilization.
  • To compare ED use among Medicaid patients, those with prior authorization and copayments, and those with copayments only.
  • To determine if the implemented system effectively reduced inappropriate ED visits for vulnerable patient groups.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective review of 299 patient charts.

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  • Analysis of patient demographics (age, payer status), visit details, diagnoses, outcomes, and illness severity.
  • Comparison of ED utilization rates between three distinct patient groups: Medicaid, Group A (prior approval + copay), and Group B (copay only).

    • Main Results:

    • Medicaid patients demonstrated significantly higher ED utilization compared to Group A and Group B patients (P < 0.001).
    • Medicaid patients were younger and had lower illness severity scores than the other groups (P < 0.001 and P = 0.04, respectively).
    • The implemented triage and care system did not alter the ED utilization patterns observed in Medicaid patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The studied triage and care system was ineffective in modifying ED use among Medicaid patients.
    • Medicaid patients exhibit distinct utilization behaviors, characterized by higher frequency, younger age, and lower severity of illness.
    • Further research is needed to develop targeted interventions for reducing inappropriate ED use in underserved populations.