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What do you guys think about the recent development in Washington State? Apparently, the state is trying to trim the budget. One of their many ideas? Limit reimbursement for Emergency Department visits to 3 "non-emergent conditions" per year.
http://www.wsma.org/files/Downloads/GovernmentRelations/leg_agenda_2011_summary.pdf
The rub? Here are the "non-emergent conditions"
http://www.wsha.org/files/65/Non-Emergency Conditions.pdf
Some commentary:
http://www.washingtonacep.org/postings/non_emergent_conditions_letter.pdf
I must be missing something here. Anybody have an explanation from up there in Washington that knows about this?
Could this represent the future of our beloved goal of socialized medicine; simply ratcheting down reimbursement until the budget is met, regardless of need or demand?
What will be the impact on ER collections? How will that impact recruitment to Washington ERs?
http://www.wsma.org/files/Downloads/GovernmentRelations/leg_agenda_2011_summary.pdf
Emergency room visits in the Medicaid program will be limited to three non-emergent visits per year. The WSMA and the WSHA will be included in developing the criteria for defining non-emergent. (Savings of $33.0 million GF-State and $38.8 million other funds)
The rub? Here are the "non-emergent conditions"
http://www.wsha.org/files/65/Non-Emergency Conditions.pdf
Some commentary:
http://www.washingtonacep.org/postings/non_emergent_conditions_letter.pdf
I must be missing something here. Anybody have an explanation from up there in Washington that knows about this?
Could this represent the future of our beloved goal of socialized medicine; simply ratcheting down reimbursement until the budget is met, regardless of need or demand?
What will be the impact on ER collections? How will that impact recruitment to Washington ERs?
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