Record #:

29385

Author(s):

Buescher, Paul A.

Abstract:

In 1980 and 1981, data were collected by the State Health Planning Agency in North Carolina concerning emergency room utilization by Medicaid eligible patients. This report presents a summary of these data and analysis. Results show that high emergency room use is correlated with a low rate of use of primary care services.

Source:

SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 25, Mar 1983, p1-7, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Hospital utilization; Public health--Statistics; Emergency medical services--North Carolina