MHA Press Room: ER use among children

August 01, 2014

ER use among children

Rising healthcare costs make it important to understand the reasons why families with children seek ER care, rather than less expensive office-based or outpatient care. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) presents data on the reasons for ER use among children. One common reason for visiting the ER—the doctor's office was not open.

Read the full data brief from the NCHS.

Posted at 05:53 PM in Children's Health, Emergency Care, Health Data | Permalink

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