ED Management – January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
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ED-based screening programs for hepatitis C (HCV) highlight significant opportunity to identify patients, prevent downstream costs/complications
New data suggest there is a huge opportunity for EDs to identify patients with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and link them into care before downstream complications lead to higher medical costs and adverse outcomes. -
As the prescribing practices of emergency providers come under enhanced scrutiny, watch for red flags of drug-seeking behavior
With deaths from opioid medication-related overdoses reaching epidemic proportions, researchers at two academic medical centers in Boston have identified key characteristics or red-flags that patients may be exhibiting drug-seeking behavior. -
Young male athletes at heightened risk for use, misuse of opioid medications
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In review of ED utilization reduction strategies, data regarding impact on safety, outcomes in short supply
To gather insight on an array strategies used to curb ED utilization, investigators conducted a systematic review of five types of interventions. -
Any changes in ED utilization hinge on delivery system reform