A subset of adult mild traumatic ICH patients underwent PATs with significant financial liability related to transfer in the form of surprise out-of-network charges. Overall, PAT traumatic ICH patients had better clinical outcomes, were more likely to be rapidly discharged and less likely to require neurosurgical follow-up. In an era of increasing costs and TBI emergency department visits, trauma systems must do more to deliver quality-focused care and contain costs for TBI patients.
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