Margaret Greenwood-Ericksen, MD, MSc

Phone: 505.272.2111
Email: mgreenwoodericksen@salud.umn.edu
X: @MGreenwoodMD

Department of Emergency Medicine
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

Completed Projects - (1)

Three Models of a Rural Emergency Hospital
This project used secondary data about small rural emergency departments and expert opinion to develop three clinical and operational models of a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH). The REH models were based on case mix, service mix, patient volume, clinical staffing, and technology.
Research center: North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center
Topics: Hospitals and clinics, Legislation and regulation, Medicare

Suitability of Low-Volume Rural Emergency Departments to New Rural Emergency Hospital Designation
Journal Article
North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center, Rapid Response to Requests for Rural Data Analysis
Date: 09/2023
The Rural Emergency Hospital is a new Medicare payment model that requires hospitals to focus on emergency, observation, and outpatient services in lieu of inpatient care. This study's exploratory objective was to examine care delivery from eligible hospitals to assess their fit with the new payment model.

Key Considerations for a Rural Hospital Assessing Conversion to Rural Emergency Hospital
Policy Brief
North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center
Date: 10/2022
Based on findings from a literature review and consultation with practitioners, a conceptual framework and checklist were developed to organize and guide conversations about key considerations for conversion to a Rural Emergency Hospital.
Small Rural Hospitals with Low-Volume Emergency Departments That May Convert to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH)
Policy Brief
North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center
Date: 10/2022
This study profiles rural hospitals eligible to convert to Rural Emergency Hospitals. The objective is to characterize rural hospitals with very low emergency department volume to inform the clinical and operational decisions that will be required to implement this new provider model.