One strategy for saving costs in the American healthcare system is to decrease the use of emergency rooms visits by __________.

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Using coordinated care caseworkers can help patients receive appropriate care in a timely manner, avoiding the need for emergency room visits. This strategy can also help patients manage chronic conditions and prevent health crises that lead to costly emergency room visits. Implementing programs that deny care or closing emergency rooms can limit access to emergency care for those who need it and can have negative effects on public health. Fully insuring everyone can help reduce healthcare costs overall, but may not specifically target the issue of emergency room overuse.

One Strategy for Saving Costs in the American Healthcare System