Sentences with phrase «necessitated emergency room visits»

Studies show that people with health insurance seek preventative treatment for issues that arise, which is most often far less expensive than reactionary care after a problem has necessitated emergency room visits.

Data from NEEAR and CHEERS showed that among people who developed a gastrointestinal illness, 50 percent took over-the-counter medications, 40 percent stayed home from work or school, about 20 percent visited a doctor's office, 10 percent took prescription medications and 1 percent necessitated an emergency room visit.