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Uncompensated emergency care in hospital markets in Los Angeles County

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  • Melnick, G.A.
  • Mann, J.
  • Golan, I.

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A survey of hospital emergency rooms in Los Angeles County was conducted in March 1987. Analysis of the distribution of uninsured emergency care patients revealed that private hospitals play a significant frontline role in terms of entry into the hospital system for patients who are unable to pay - almost one-half of such patients were treated in the emergency rooms of private hospitals. Hospitals serving markets in which a higher proportion of residents had incomes below the poverty level provided a greater share of uncompensated emergency room services.

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  • Melnick, G.A. & Mann, J. & Golan, I., 1989. "Uncompensated emergency care in hospital markets in Los Angeles County," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 79(4), pages 514-516.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1989:79:4:514-516_7
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    1. Miller, Sarah, 2012. "The effect of insurance on emergency room visits: An analysis of the 2006 Massachusetts health reform," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 96(11), pages 893-908.

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