Predicting frequent emergency department use among children with epilepsy: A retrospective cohort study using electronic health data from 2 centers

Abstract

Prior ED use, insurance status, and number of AEDs, taken together, predict future ED use for children with epilepsy. Our estimates suggest a program targeting high-risk children with epilepsy that reduced ED visits by 10% could spend approximately $1000 per patient per year and break even. Further work is indicated to develop and evaluate such programs.