New Jersey ranks among worst for emergency medical wait times

Studies have revealed that one-third of Americans will avoid doctors' visits even when medical care is necessary.  Numerous reasons, from anxiety to time constraints to expensive co-pays, cause people to avoid visiting their Primary Care Physician, Urgent Care, and the Emergency Room.

While avoiding medical care can further complicate an individual's short and long-term health, it doesn't change the reality that many people have valid reasons for avoiding medical services.

The research team at Nursa found that the United States average for Emergency Medical wait time is 2 hours and 35 minutes. But in some states, the wait times are much longer.

How Bad Are Wait Times For Emergency Medical Services In New Jersey?

Nursa, a healthcare staffing platform, released their findings of which states have the highest and least wait times for Emergency Medical services via a press release.

New Jersey landed inside the Top Ten Average Time Patiences Spend at Emergency Medical Centers. The Median time that NJ Residents will be at the ER is 3 hours and 4 minutes, which is higher than 80 percent of the rest of the United States.

Their research also found that 2 percent of New Jersey Emergency Medical Services patients will leave before being seen because of the long wait and medical service times. According to Nursa's 2025 Health Recovery Index, New Jersey is the 7th worst state to recover from illness in America.

Here Are The Top Ten States With Longest Emergency Medical Wait Times:

1. Maryland
2. Massachusetts
3. Rhode Island
4. Delaware
5. Connecticut
6. New York
7. North Carolina
8. Vermont
9. New Jersey
10. California

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