Freestanding EDs (FSEDs)

Freestanding EDs (FSEDs) are facilities that are physically separate from inpatient services. FSEDs can be categorized as either satellite or autonomous.

Satellite FSEDs are affiliated with and operated by a parent hospital.

Autonomous FSEDs operate independently of hospital affiliation.

2020 FSED Statistics

Total # of FSEDs
812          
 
Total # of FSED Visits
10,504,068
 
Total # of Satellite FSEDs
554              
 
Total # of Autonomous FSEDs
258
 

Source: 2020 National ED Inventory – USA