From WBIR,

The University of Tennessee Medical Center announced the expansion of its Emergency Department on Friday.
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the expansion will add 30,000 square feet.
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The Haslam family donated $10 million to the project.

In addition to the Haslam Family gift, the state of Tennessee has awarded the medical center a generous grant.

H/T Fischbobber

From WVLT,

American Medical Response (AMR), Knox County’s ambulance provider, said the project will help with response times.
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One of the main causes for delays, according to AMR, is that ambulances are stuck waiting to unload patients at hospitals.
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While the expansion should help with getting ambulances back on the road quicker, AMR has also promised change on their end, given the new contract. Among other remedies, AMR said it plans to do some expanding itself.

Assuming this all works out as expected, we owe many thanks to the Haslam family. I've always thanked U.T. Hospital for all the great work they do. I hope this helps them continue their great efforts.

The hospital declined to discuss Valle’s care, citing patient privacy. But 17 months before her three-day ordeal, Tennova had outsourced its emergency rooms to American Physician Partners, a medical staffing company owned by private equity investors. APP employs fewer doctors in its ERs as one of its cost-saving initiatives to increase earnings, according to a confidential company document obtained by KHN and NPR.

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If this becomes the norm, it seems there will need to be 24x7 walk-in clinic care available. Or maybe 5 pm to 7 am thru week and 24 hours on weekends.

"But starting July 1, 2017, you'll be responsible for ER costs when it's NOT an emergency. That way, we can all help make sure the ER's available for people who really are having emergencies."

The 2010 Affordable Care Act lays down strict rules for covering emergency room visits. ACEP said the insurance industry is taking advantage of the Trump administration's disregard for the ACA to push the boundaries.

Doctors want to work 9 to 5 and patients have few other choices outside of those hours, he said.

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