Background: There is a population of patients who visit Emergency Department (ED) frequently and this has become a challenge for the health-care system. A small proportion, four percent of ED patients, could constitute up to 20% of ED visits (1-3).Interdisciplinary approach of care management is the most widely evaluated and single-point-of contact (4).We conducted a [...]

Background: Cirrhosis was the fifteenth leading cause of death in the United States in 2019, with ascites being the most common major complication leading to hospital admission. Patients with ascites have recurrent hospital admissions with disproportionate use of hospital resources. Large volume abdominal paracentesis can be done safely by trained providers and is associated with [...]

Background: In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, the need for physicians to understand cost considerations is paramount. Cultivating cost awareness among residents is critical as residents play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine. However, the incorporation of cost-consciousness into medical education remains a challenge, often overshadowed by clinical priorities. By examining current [...]