Rationalization of care for acute coronary syndromes

Authors :: Rathore, Saif S.
Epstein, Andrew J.
Volpp, Kevin G. M.
Krumholz, Harlan M.
Source :: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. March 16, 2005, Vol. 293 Issue 11, p1383, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Concerns about the rationale for regionalized acute coronary syndromes (ACS) care are presented and some potential unintended consequences are outlined. Proponents contend that regionalized ACXS would save lives by improving access to new technologies, specialist physicians, and higher-quality care not available at other centers.