EDM special focus: Health care reform

EDM special focus: Health care reform

While the initial phases of health care reform already have been enacted, most of the impactful changes are couple of years away. ED managers are taking steps now to prepare for what most of them believe will be an avalanche of previously uninsured patients.

In this issue's special focus, we examine not only the forces that seem to point to greater patient volume, but we look at specific best practices that experts say will put you in a good position whether or not the anticipated increase comes to pass. We know you will find them to be valuable additions to your toolbox as you seek to improve the efficiency of your emergency department.