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.

2022 FSED Statistics

Total # of FSEDs
841          
 
Total # of FSED Visits
13,705,669
 
Total # of Satellite FSEDs
564              
 
Total # of Autonomous FSEDs
277
 

Source: 2022 National ED Inventory – USA