Novel 'medical home' program for pediatric patients, families cuts ER visits in half

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 06:42 in Health & Medicine

For parents of children with multiple medical problems, keeping up with countless doctor's appointments, ongoing tests and a variety of medications can be overwhelming, especially for those in challenging socioeconomic situations. As a result, families often wind up using the emergency room, the country's most expensive form of care delivery, to get help for their kids.

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