UPDATE
Fast Facts
Time it takes to complete required paperwork for every hour of emergency room patient care in US
48 minutes
Paperwork time required for every hour of home health care
36 minutes
Paperwork time required for every hour of surgery and inpatient acute care
30 minutes
Paperwork time required for every hour of skilled nursing care
Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers
UPDATE: Fast facts.
Medical Economics
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