Transfer center can control, manage admissions.
Despite Federal laws restricting inter-hospital transfers, some hospitals continue to transfer patients for purely financial reasons. To combat the financial strain of receiving inappropriate transfers, some large hospitals have established a centralized office to coordinate transfers. A well-run transfer center can aid in the overall treatment of appropriately transferred patients as well as reduce hospital costs.
Tampa General Hospital, FL.
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