Absolutely ripping off Medicare- if anyone actually needs management they are sent to ED (double charge to Medicare)https://twitter.com/pash22/status/731818558796275712 …
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Replying to @dr_ashwitt
@pash22@theage But to be fair the alternative to an urgent GP consult is to call an ambulance which is far more expensive.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
I'm not sure those calling an after hours GP are the 'would call an ambulance' population rather than the ED walk ins
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Replying to @dr_ashwitt @GidMK and
But also haven't seen any analysis on this so can't be sure!
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Yes I'd like to see some evidence either way but I wouldn't be surprised if money is actually being saved here.
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Replying to @GidMK @dr_ashwitt and
Unlikely to be money-saving. Non-emergent pts in ED cost next to zero $, but do divert resources.
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Replying to @DocOnSkis @dr_ashwitt and
If they divert resources they do cost $ even if it's just in clinician time.
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Replying to @GidMK @dr_ashwitt and
Aware of that. Me, my colleagues & gear being diverted.
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Replying to @DocOnSkis @dr_ashwitt and
So having a GP do a home consult could be a cost saving overall despite the cost to Medicare.
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Replying to @GidMK @dr_ashwitt and
Unlikely in the context of those resources already being present & paid for, in ED.
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Most ED departments go significantly over budget due to high demand reduce the demand costs drop.
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