Emergency room utilization is a key UM focus area – it represents one of the most significant cost drivers in healthcare and untapped areas for improvement. Organizations that effectively monitor and control their emergency room usage can reduce preventable utilization, improve quality performance, and ensure that patients receive timely, appropriate care.

AAVBC’s Quick Reference Guide integrates the current clinical evidence and CMS-aligned guideline standards to identify key opportunities to improve the flow of ER utilization. These guides provide clinicians and health providers with evidence-based direction on how to optimize this aspect of the healthcare ecosystem for substantial cost savings while improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.

AAVBC’s Deep-Dive series offers a comprehensive, structured analysis of how to reduce ER visitations — moving far beyond quick-reference essentials. These guides provide an integrated review of reduction strategies such as alternative care pathways, approaches to implementation as well as detailing the potential financial, regulatory and competitive advantages. The Deep-Dives combine evidence-informed clinical guidance with practical operational tools to support a deeper understanding of ER optimization and provide healthcare organizations with the necessary know-how to thrive within a value-based framework.