Walk on by

Article Abstract:

Pennsylvania's new policy, which tries to move its Medicaid population of 1.2 million into managed care plans, has placed an added financial burden on the state's emergency departments. Inner-city hospitals have come to rely on the high fees charged for non-emergency cases that arrive in their emergency rooms to pay for their high burden of non-paying emergency care cases. In the Philadelphia area, up to 60% of hospital emergency department claims are retrospectively denied by managed care plans.

Medicaid, Administration of Public Health Programs, Social aspects, Finance, Managed care plans (Medical care)

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Are hospitals ready to respond?

Article Abstract:

Some healthcare planners are concerned that market-driven changes could result in a lack of emergency-care facilities. The number of hospitals with emergency departments fell from 4,843 in 1993 to 4,791 in 1994, and it is predicted that half of the hospitals in the US will eventually close. That could leave many rural areas with no nearby emergency facilities.

Forecasts and trends, Hospital emergency services

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Copters grounded by cost cutting

Article Abstract:

Hospitals are reducing helicopter programs due to costs and oversupply. Between 25% and 50% of the 200 hospital-based helicopter programs are expected to be eliminated as a result of cut-backs. Trauma use helicopter evacuation services will continue to operate in major cities, while smaller communities could be left without services.

Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Helicopters, General, Usage, Transportation, Helicopters, Hospital administration

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