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REMSA Partnership Provides Quality Care While Reducing Costs
REMSA Partnership Provides Quality Care While Reducing Costs
In 2016 , Renown Health and REMSA announced an innovative alliance to improve health throughout the region through Community Health Programs . The programs improve quality of care and access while reducing out-of-pocket expenses for patients .
• The Nurse Health Line is a dedicated call line staffed with expert nurses 24 / 7 . Washoe County residents can call anytime with nonemergency medical questions and speak directly with a nurse who will assess their health condition and provide information for home care or determine if medical attention is needed .
• The Community Paramedicine Program is a valuable resource for patients requiring repeat appointments . With a referral from their medical provider , patients can avoid travel and instead receive calls and visits in their own homes from specially-trained community paramedics .
• With the Alternative Destination Transport Program , the ER isn ’ t the only option for individuals who call 911 . Paramedics can transport patients to urgent care , detoxification centers and mental health hospitals , as appropriate .
Since 2012 , the Community Health Programs have reduced more than
6,000 unnecessary emergency room visits and 1,000 ambulance transports were avoided .
24 / 7 Nurse Health Line : 775-858-1000 RENOWN • 15