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Routine Emergency Department Use for Sick Care by Children in the United States

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  • Neal Halfon
  • Paul W. Newacheck
  • David L. Wood
  • Robert F. St. Peter

Abstract

The use of the emergency departments as a regular source of sick care has been increasing, despite the fact that it is costly and is often an inappropriate source of care. This study examines factors associated with routine use of emergency departments by using a national sample of US children.

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  • Neal Halfon & Paul W. Newacheck & David L. Wood & Robert F. St. Peter, "undated". "Routine Emergency Department Use for Sick Care by Children in the United States," Mathematica Policy Research Reports b05babd5b7da4aebb07ab0bb8, Mathematica Policy Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:mpr:mprres:b05babd5b7da4aebb07ab0bb8c25cf08
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    1. Melanie Au & Suzanne Felt-Lisk & Grace Anglin & Andrew Clarkwest, "undated". "Using Health IT: Eight Quality Improvement Stories," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 402203becd444ba180b13f385, Mathematica Policy Research.
    2. Janet Currie & Patricia Reagan, 1998. "Distance to Hospitals and Children's Access to Care: Is Being Closer Better, and for Whom?," NBER Working Papers 6836, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

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