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Sep 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Florida ER Wait Times Rank 37th as Mental Health Delays Grow
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A new analysis of federal hospital data finds Florida emergency department visits average 2 hours 44 minutes before discharge or admission, ranking the state 37th nationwide. For psychiatric emergencies, patients average 4 hours 27 minutes, and about 1.1% leave before receiving medical attention.
WHO: Patients seeking emergency care at Florida hospitals; FindEMR analysis of CMS hospital data
WHAT: Florida ranks 37th for total ER visit length; psychiatric emergencies take much longer than general ER visits.
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 11:26 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The delays are highlighted by federal CMS emergency visit records showing longer stays for psychiatric crises than for general emergency patients.
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