U.S. Gets a C- in Emergency Medical Care

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Wednesday January 11, 2006 · 11:13 AM PST

2006/01/11 · 11:13

According to a task force of the American College of Emergency Physicians, the state of emergency care in the United States is mediocre at best. The group gives the nation an overall grade of C- in its ability to provide quality emergency care, and to meet public health or terrorist disasters.

Nine states received a D+ including Arizona, Utah, Idaho, and Arkansas. The top-rated states are Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. Read More

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