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Health Plans Utilize SironaHealth’s Nurse Advice Line Programs
Friday, August 28, 2009
South Portland, ME (PRWEB) August 28, 2009—Many health insurers are searching for strategies to reduce the costs associated with non-urgent, and often avoidable, Emergency Room visits that occur each year in the United States--which some estimates put over $20 billion dollars annually.
Regardless of whether they’re experiencing an emergency, many consumers will choose the ER as their initial source for healthcare. This is especially common with parents who are unsure if their child should see a doctor after-hours and opt to visit the ER for minor ailments. During these visits, hospitals are forced to allocate expensive resources to treat non-emergent patients, which can cost many times greater than if they were treated through primary or home care.
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