EMS utilization predictors in a Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program
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DOI: 10.1186/s12911-021-01409-w
Abstract: Background The provision of unnecessary Emergency Medical Services care remains a challenge throughout the US and contributes to Emergency Department overcrowding, delayed services and lower quality of care. New EMS models of care have shown… read more here.
Keywords: calls transports; ems calls; mih program; program ... See more keywords
Geographical Variation in Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Utilization
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.142.1_meetingabstract.117
Abstract: Background: Pediatric transport by emergency medical services (EMS) is costly and resource-intensive. Significant variation in pediatric EMS utilization exists across large-scale geographies. Identifying geographic factors associated with EMS utilization will allow for targeted community-based interventions… read more here.
Keywords: emergency medical; medical services; variation pediatric; ems utilization ... See more keywords
Changes in EMS utilization in the state of Maryland during the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DOI: 10.5055/ajdm.2022.0418
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Emergency medical services (EMS) is an invaluable healthcare resource, providing life-saving care in the prehospital setting. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been concerns that healthcare resources, including EMS, would be overwhelmed… read more here.
Keywords: utilization state; maryland; covid pandemic; state maryland ... See more keywords