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From Chaos to Calm: How ER Scheduling Could Help Fix Emergency Care Challenges

HIT Consultant

The main driver behind ER chaos and expense is a nationwide shortage of trained doctors and nurses. A single nurse often has to care for ten or more patients in the ED simultaneously, leading to treatment delays and deferred care. One reason emergency departments might produce higher costs than value is the misuse by patients.