Hospitals use diversions guiding patient transports to alternate centers
Aiken County resident Scott Williams reports two ambulance transfers to Georgia Regents Medical Center instead of Aiken Regional in December and January. Officials say diversions send patients to other facilities when ERs are full or needed resources are unavailable, a practice said to be common in many hospitals.
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Ambulance Diversion Impacts EMS Costs For Hospitals
Aiken Rescue Inc notes hospital diversion for higher level care can affect ambulance bills. Hooper explains flat rates cover the first 10 miles with per mile charges after. Schreiber says hospitals try to limit EMS diversion.
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