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ER Wait Times Exceed 2.5 Hours Nationwide, Data Shows

U.S. ER patients average 162-minute visits, with D.C. longest at 303 minutes and North Dakota fastest at 110. Over 20% exceed recommended wait times, and 2% leave untreated, highlighting overcrowding and delayed admissions nationwide.