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Providing Urgent Care Beyond the Traditional Emergency Department Setting

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  • Judd E. Hollander

  • April 6, 2026

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    The US healthcare system struggles with access, leading many to seek immediate care in emergency departments (EDs) when alternatives are unavailable.

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    Li et al. demonstrated that a clinical triage contact line can effectively reduce unnecessary ED visits by directing patients to appropriate care.

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    Virtual care strategies, including tele-emergency services and symptom checkers, can help patients receive timely care without visiting the ED.

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    Enhancing ED throughput can be achieved through remote clinician involvement, e-consultations, and virtual nursing strategies.

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    The study highlights that emergency care can be effectively provided outside traditional ED settings, addressing patient needs more efficiently.

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Providing Urgent Care Beyond the Traditional Emergency Department Setting

  • by Judd E. Hollander

  • April 6, 2026

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