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3 alternative payment models that may work in the ER

August 22, 2016

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As more hospitals and healthcare facilities move away from a fee-for-service model, they may find it difficult to apply alternative payment models to the emergency department, frequently a safety net for patients who may be uninsured or unable to pay for care.

The ED also presents challenges because emergency care isn’t set up to follow patients after discharge, which makes it difficult for organizations to obtain a full grasp on care costs, according to new study published in the American Journal of Managed Care.

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