In the Event of an Emergency: A Growing Pushback over ER Services

We've all witnessed occasions where someone who's had a tumble, but looks to be unharmed, is nevertheless encouraged to go to the emergency room to have a once-over—just to be sure. Now, however, you'd have to stop and give that some additional thought, because we are seeing increasing signs that payers are beginning to redefine what they deem to be reasonable and payable emergency department (ED) services.