Changes in Access to High Pediatric Readiness Emergency Care in the United States from 2013 to 2021

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• Allan Joseph; Kristin Ray; Kristen Kurland; Hilary Hewes; Kathleen Brown; Billie Davis
PMID: 41016461DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114834

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This journal article describes how access to emergency rooms that are well-prepared for treating children changed in the United States from 2013 to 2021. The study found that fewer children could reach high-quality pediatric emergency care within a short drive by 2021 compared to 2013. It suggests there is a need for better planning and support so more hospitals can provide good care for kids in emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Accessibility; Hospitals, Pediatric; Quality of Health Care; Retrospective Studies; United States; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; University of Pittsburgh; Carnegie Mellon University; University of Utah; Children's National Hospital

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