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A Hospital Reduces Repeat ER Visits By Providing Social Workers

Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee has found that connecting people with primary care doctors reduces the number of emergency room visits. Courtesy of Aurora Health Care hide caption

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A Hospital Reduces Repeat ER Visits By Providing Social Workers

Some people return to the emergency room again and again because it's their only source of medical care. A Wisconsin hospital hired social workers to help patients find more appropriate care.