Across the United States, and the rest of the world, emergency room staff are witnessing concerningly-low patient volumes. This trend is being seen in the Houston-area, as well, with both hospitals and freestanding ERs documenting record-low patient volumes. At Neighbors Emergency Center, our centers have seen a decline in patient volume of 38%.  This is concerning because it means that people who are in need of emergency medical treatment are forgoing care. While some of the reduced …

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