Regarding “Study finds jump in ER-related admissions”:
Just read your article about the jump in ER admissions. Actually, this could be a good sign, that the ER is being used more appropriately for things that need admission. This might mean more people are being seen in Doc-in-the-Box facilities, or by nurse practitioners in community outposts and doctor visits within the system.
You further mentioned that the chronic-disease admissions remained flat, again a good sign.
The headline seems a bit alarming for something that isn't necessarily bad.
Kate JanskyM.S., Certified registered nurse anesthetistLt. Col. U.S. Army (Ret.)Sammamish, Wash.
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