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ER Overcrowding Ups Waiting Times

The CDC released a study today telling us something you may have already experienced… ER waiting times increased to 56 minutes on average, compared to 38 minutes in 2005. Also from this study, it is clear that ER’s are now the front door of the hospital… 50% of all hospital admissions come from the ER. Why is this happening? What does it mean for you? How can you avoid the long waits? For these answers and more, listen now…

 Read the CDC study HERE