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There are too many emergency admissions to hospitals in England, according to the government spending watchdog.
The National Audit Office says there were 5.3m such admissions in the last financial year - a 47% rise in 15 years - and many of these patients stay in hospital for longer than necessary.
It says it is "critical" the NHS does better in dealing with these problems to cope with rising winter pressures.
NHS England says "big decisions" are needed to develop alternatives.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24749434
The National Audit Office says there were 5.3m such admissions in the last financial year - a 47% rise in 15 years - and many of these patients stay in hospital for longer than necessary.
It says it is "critical" the NHS does better in dealing with these problems to cope with rising winter pressures.
NHS England says "big decisions" are needed to develop alternatives.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24749434