AGENCY TESTIMONY
Impact of hospital closures on emergency department overcrowding
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24 sec
Dr. Morse discusses how hospital closures contribute to increased overcrowding and extended wait times in emergency departments, particularly affecting safety net hospitals.
- Explains that some safety net hospitals have experienced increased overcrowding and wait times in their emergency departments
- Highlights that these conditions can be dangerous and lead to increased mortality risk
- Notes that emergency department overcrowding may be exacerbated by the closure of nearby hospitals
- Emphasizes the disproportionate impact on safety net hospitals, which are often left to handle increased patient loads
Dr. Michelle Morse
0:29:24
That study highlights New York State's actions such as the launch of the SafetyNet transformation program, increased Medicaid primary care rates, and expanded access to Medicaid and Child Health Plus through an 1115 waiver amendment.
0:29:38
Some safety net hospitals have experienced increased overcrowding and wait times in their emergency departments, which can be dangerous and lead to increased mortality risk.
