Emergency room wait times in Maryland are the worst in the country. We ask Anna Palmisano, head of Marylanders for Patient Rights, how long waits can affect health outcomes.

Read her op-ed in Maryland Matters: How can we reduce ER wait times in Maryland hospitals?

Then, two physicians propose a solution: cut CEO salaries and use the funds to hire more hospital staff. We speak with former state legislator Dr. Dan Morhaim and former emergency department medical director Dr. David Meyers. 

Read their Baltimore Sun op-ed: Here’s how to fix E.R. wait times in Md.: Cut hospital executive salaries. A lot.

Additional Links:
April 10, 2024 meeting minutes - Health Services Cost Review Commission
Maryland Hospital IRS 990 Forms
Maryland General Assembly Hospital Throughput Work Group final report

Credit: AP Photo/Elaine Thompson

Emergency room wait times in Maryland are the worst in the country. We ask Anna Palmisano, head of <a href="https://www.marylandpatientrights.org/">Marylanders for Patient Rights</a>, how long waits can affect health outcomes.
Read her op-ed in Maryland Matters: <a href="https://www.marylandmatters.org/2022/12/08/opinion-how-can-we-reduce-er-wait-times-in-maryland-hospitals/">How can we reduce ER wait times in Maryland hospitals?</a>
Then, two physicians propose a solution: cut CEO salaries and use the funds to hire more hospital staff. We speak with former state legislator Dr. Dan Morhaim and former emergency department medical director Dr. David Meyers. 
Read their Baltimore Sun op-ed: <a href="https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/02/12/heres-how-fix-e-r-wait-times-in-md/">Here’s how to fix E.R. wait times in Md.: Cut hospital executive salaries. A lot.</a>
Additional Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://hscrc.maryland.gov/Documents/April%202024%20HSCRC%20Post%20Meeting%20Materials%20-%20FINAL.pdf">April 10, 2024 meeting minutes - Health Services Cost Review Commission</a></li>
<li><a href="https://hscrc.maryland.gov/Pages/hospital-irs-990.aspx">Maryland Hospital IRS 990 Forms</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mhaonline.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/throughput-workgroup/maryland-general-assembly-hospital-throughput-work-group-final-report---march-2024.pdf">Maryland General Assembly Hospital Throughput Work Group final report</a> Credit: AP Photo/Elaine Thompson</li>
</ul>

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On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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