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Revive the Emergency Department

Aug 11, 2022
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Updated: 5 days ago

In a recent engagement, DCCS worked with hospital leadership, emergency physicians, and hospitalists to positively impact patient flow, operational efficiency, and operating margin.



Revive the Emergency Department

In a recent engagement, DCCS worked with hospital leadership, emergency physicians, and hospitalists to positively impact patient flow, operational efficiency, and operating margin.


DCCS Emergency Department Results

  • Restructured coverage model identifying $327,000 in savings.

  • Renegotiated the emergency physician contracts resulting in increased physician engagement, provider satisfaction, and physician retention.

  • Redesigned patient flow and reduced emergency department professional costs by $596,000.

  • Improved revenue from technical fees in the ED by an estimated $800,000 through restructuring of patient flow including closing Prompt Care and providing a physician in triage.

  • Improved Hospital financials by over $1.7M

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