To describe emergency department (ED) use among women Veterans in VA and community settings during fiscal year 2023 and examine factors associated with presenting to a VA rather than a community ED.
Approach:
Design and population: Retrospective cohort and program evaluation of VA-enrolled Veterans with at least one VA or Community Care ED visit in FY 2023.
Data and measures: VA records, Community Care emergency claims, and enrollment files were used to assess patient characteristics, diagnoses, care setting, and encounter disposition.
Analysis: Utilization and care setting were compared by sex; among women Veterans, the study examined odds of VA versus community ED presentation.
Interpretation:
The supplied context describes the study rationale and methods but does not provide results or findings.
Limitations:
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by Jessica Faiz, Christopher J. Carvalho, Tracy Urech, Siqi Wu, Jessica Y. Breland, Susan M. Frayne, Donna L. Washington, Kristina M. Cordasco, Anita A. Vashi
