Analysis of Emergency Department Use In Maine: A Study Conducted on Behalf of the Emergency Department Use Work Group of the Maine Advisory Council on Health System Development

Authors

Elizabeth Kilbreth PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Barbara Shaw, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center
Danny Westcott, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Carolyn E. Gray MPH, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public ServiceFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

1-2010

Keywords

MaineCare, Infants, Hospital

Abstract

This report presents additional statewide analysis of emergency department (ED) utilization and also the results of a comparative analysis of six health service areas in Maine, three selected for above average rates of emergency department visits, and three selected for below average rates of emergency department visits.

Funding Organization

A Study Conducted on Behalf of the Emergency Department Use Work Group of the Maine Advisory Council on Health System Development

Recommended Citation

Kilbreth, Elizabeth PhD; Shaw, Barbara; Westcott, Danny; and Gray, Carolyn E. MPH, "Analysis of Emergency Department Use In Maine: A Study Conducted on Behalf of the Emergency Department Use Work Group of the Maine Advisory Council on Health System Development" (2010). Population Health & Health Policy. 268.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/healthpolicy/268