ACEP ID:

Coverage for Patient Home Medication While Under Observation Status

Reaffirmed January 2024

Originally approved June 2018

 

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) supports the coverage of all administered medications for patients under observation status without having to apply for reimbursement. ACEP also supports a goal that patient out-of-pocket expenses for observation be no greater than the cost to the patient for inpatient services.

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