Trends in Hospital Pricing for Vulnerable Emergency Department Users, 2021-2023

Maryland Shared Open Access Repository (USMAI Consortium) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Morgane C. Mouslim, Simone R. Singh, Morgan A. Henderson
DOI: 10.13016/m25vxm-dbb2
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Abstract

Self-pay emergency department prices rose significantly from 2021 to 2023, especially at for-profit and system-affiliated hospitals, highlighting growing affordability challenges for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Emergency and Acute Care Studies Healthcare Policy and Management Healthcare Systems and Reforms

Publication details

Journal / source
Maryland Shared Open Access Repository (USMAI Consortium)
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN