Trends in cannabis-positive urine toxicology test results: US Veterans Health Administration emergency department patients, 2008 to 2019

Abstract: Objectives This study aimed to examine trends in cannabis-positive urine drug screens (UDSs) among emergency department (ED) patients from 2008 to 2019 using data from …

Race differences in Veteran's affairs emergency department utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: African Americans (AAs) experience disparities in chronic pain care. This study aimed to identify the rates of emergency department (ED) utilization for …

Assessment of a multi-center tele-urgent care program to decrease emergency department referral rates in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The use of emergency departments for non-emergent issues has led to overcrowding and decreased the quality of care. Telemedicine may be a mechanism to decrease …