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HEALTHJun 29 · 09:00 UTCKFF HEALTH NEWSOlga Pierce, The Trace

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

A study by The Trace and KFF Health News reveals that uninsured gunshot wound victims in Florida hospitals are discharged significantly faster than insured patients, with some staying half as long. The analysis of hospital data from 2018 to 2024 shows uninsured patients, like Alea Bates who was shot seven times, often receive less comprehensive care and face barriers to rehabilitation due to financial constraints.

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