
Alabama Emergency Room Wait Times Fell Below Average
Federal data shows Alabama patients spend 2.5 hours in the emergency room, beating the national wait time benchmark.
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Are emergency room wait times in your area getting better or worse?

Federal data shows Alabama patients spend 2.5 hours in the emergency room, beating the national wait time benchmark.
Live Poll
Are emergency room wait times in your area getting better or worse?
September 20, 2026
Cyberattack Forced Alabama Nursing License Paper FilingsThe Alabama Board of Nursing transitioned to paper applications following a system-wide cyberattack.
September 18, 2026
Alabama Supreme Court Denied DCH Wrongful Death AppealThe state high court rejected DCH Health Care Authority's request to block a wrongful death lawsuit.