Indiana hospitals end routine ambulance diversion

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 326

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Indiana hospitals and emergency medical providers entered into an agreement with the Indiana Department of Health Monday to stop directing ambulances to other facilities when emergency departments become overcrowded, also known as diversion.

Indiana is the third state in the nation to discontinue the practice as a temporary solution to hospital overcrowding, a news release said.

Starting in September, hospital diversion will only be permitted during natural disasters or critical infrastructure failures.

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