Table 2.
Summary of Projected Changes in Resource Requirements in 2020 for Each Scenario, Compared with the Base Case (% difference)
| Scenario | Hospitalizations | Emergency Department Visits | Outpatient Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid population growth | 28 | 75 | 8 |
| Improved primary care (lower-bound estimate) | −1 | −20 | 20 |
| Growth in private-sector health care | 2–10 | 0 | 5–20 |