Geriatric Emergency Room Models Reduce Hospital Admissions And Elder Mortality Rates

By Paula Span · KFF Health News · 2026-08-18

Geriatric Emergency Room Models Reduce Hospital Admissions And Elder Mortality Rates

According to reporting by KFF Health News, specialized geriatric emergency departments are expanding rapidly across the United States to address the unique medical risks facing patients over age 75. These facilities utilize sound-absorbing walls, thicker gurney mattresses, and sp

According to reporting by KFF Health News, specialized geriatric emergency departments are expanding rapidly across the United States to address the unique medical risks facing patients over age 75. These facilities utilize sound-absorbing walls, thicker gurney mattresses, and sp