We want to make clear to patients, in an elective (non-emergency surgery) setting, that it's OK to discuss all this beforehand and ask, 'What's that gonna cost me'
Quotes about non-emergency (5 Quotes)
Very few are willing to say publicly what is on the minds of most legislators and the overwhelming majority of the public a special session for stadiums or any other non-emergency issues is the wrong idea at the wrong time,
Individuals who cannot afford health insurance coverage can still have access to appropriate care provided by free health clinics. We are pleased to be able to fund better access to healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured and to help limit one of the cost drivers of premiums for the insured -- that is the use of hospitals for non-emergency care by the uninsured.
Where alternatives are available, this raises questions about whether a portion of these types of patients can be appropriately treated in non-emergency department settings, such as primary health care clinics.
At the 12th hour, the outgoing majority is forcing a bunch of non-emergency items on us. They should have discussed these items with us.