Unplanned Regionalization and Interstate Dependence in Pediatric Hospital Care
Abstract
Importance: Pediatric hospital care is rapidly consolidating in the US, with some states now depending on neighboring states to supply pediatric inpatient services. The extent and nature of this interstate dependence have not been characterized. Objective: To describe cross-state pediatric hospital utilization patterns and quantify the degree of interstate dependence in the New England region. Design, Setting, and Participants: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study of inpatient admissions at all hospitals admitting children (age
Fields of Study & Subjects
Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Child and Adolescent Health
Healthcare Policy and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- JAMA Health Forum
- Publisher
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- e256800–e256800
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN