Florida Hospitals Act Fast To Discharge Gun Victims — Especially If They’re Not Insured

Florida hospitals discharge gunshot wound victims more quickly if they are uninsured, as seen in Alea Bates' case where she was sent home after four days without further diagnostic tests due to lack of health insurance. A new analysis by The Trace and KFF Health News reveals uninsured patients with gun injuries in Florida spend significantly fewer hospital days compared to insured patients.