Association of Medicaid coverage with emergency department utilization after self-harm in Korea: A nationwide registry-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-harm presents an important public health challenge. It imposes a notable burden on the utilization of emergency department (ED) services and medical expenses from patients and family. The Medicaid system is vital in providing financial support for individuals who struggle with medical expenses. This study explored the association of Medicaid coverage with ED visits following incidents of self-harm, utilizing nationwide ED surveillance data in Korea.

Methods

Data of all patients older than 14 years who presented to EDs following incidents of self-harm irrespective of intention to end their life, including cases of self-poisoning, were gathered from the National ED Information System (NEDIS). The annual self-harm visit rate (SHVR) per 100,000 people was calcula

SUBMITTER: Han GI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11198744 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature