May 17, 2011Open Access

Factors Associated With Closures of Emergency Departments in the United States

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From 1990 to 2009, the number of hospital EDs in nonrural areas declined by 27%, with for-profit ownership, location in a competitive market, safety-net status, and low profit margin associated with increased risk of ED closure.

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