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Freestanding emergency departments may increase out-of-pocket spending for patients

Study analyzed freestanding emergency departments in four states, including Arizona UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCES PHOENIX – With emergency department visits spiking around the holidays, patients may be inclined to seek care at freestanding emergency departments in an urgent situation. However, a new study suggests the best and most cost-effective option may be to skip...