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Emergency Room Bills Hard to Predict

Treating a sprain in a U.S. hospital can cost $4 to $24,000, making a trip to the emergency room financially risky for uninsured patients, researchers said. A study found wide variety between the lowest and highest charges for 10 common … Continue reading

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Telemedicine Can Cure ER Wait-Time Crisis

Wait times for the emergency room continue to rise, according to recent government figures, when a majority of these patients could be treated through telemedicine. According to a 2009 report from the Government Accountability Office, emergency department wait times continue … Continue reading

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