GeriPal Podcast: Embedding Care in the ED
In a recent episode of the GeriPal podcast, hosts Drs. Eric Widera and Alex Smith and guests Drs. Liz Goldberg and Lauren Southerland discuss how embedding additional services in the emergency department can help address underlying causes of repeat ED visits among older adults. Drawing on their research, they describe ED-based models that integrate physical therapy, pharmacy, and aging services during the ED visit, with early results showing reduced repeat visits and improved connections to community supports.