Factors Associated With Closures of Emergency Departments in the United States

Renee Y. Hsia, Arthur L. Kellermann, Yu‐Chu Shen

JAMA · 2011 · 230 citations · 42 references

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Abstract

From 1990 to 2009, the number of hospital EDs in nonrural areas declined by 27%, with for-profit ownership, location in a competitive market, safety-net status, and low profit margin associated with increased risk of ED closure.

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