VA ED visits
Submitted by RThoune on 16 May 2017 - 2:55pm
In Virginia, would like to know the hospital reaction and response to reduced ED visits and hospitalizations as a result of the successful intervention?
In Virginia, would like to know the hospital reaction and response to reduced ED visits and hospitalizations as a result of the successful intervention?
Kathleen_Bowden
16 May 2017 - 3:03pm
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VCU Healthl has been very
VCU Healthl has been very supportive of this program even as hospital costs go down. The results fit into the focus on community health and pediatric health. The hospital has become more invested in this program over time and three hospital systems in the area are in dialogue to address pediatric asthma in the Richmond Metropolitan area.
RThoune
16 May 2017 - 3:12pm
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I'm glad to hear they are
I'm glad to hear they are being this supportive. Loss of revenue seems to often be their primary concern and we encounter that a lot of the time here in Jackson Michigan.
Kathleen_Bowden
16 May 2017 - 3:19pm
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If your program can fill in
If your program can fill in another aspect of the health systems mission then it can be seen as a positive contribution. Also, we are seeing some increase in clinic costs due to more frequent follow up. It is just less expensive care which the community supports.