Freestanding EDs

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.

2021 FSED Statistics

Total # of FSEDs
818          
 
Total # of FSED Visits
12,223,273
 
Total # of Satellite FSEDs
542              
 
Total # of Autonomous FSEDs
272
 

Source: 2021 National ED Inventory – USA