Does going by Ambulance get me into the Emergency room faster than going by private auto?

Admission to the Emergency room is based upon the severity of injury or illness regardless of how you get there. Someone with chest pains or difficulty breathing will go before someone who has a headache or a cut arm. The hospitals use a system called Triage where patients are evaluated and ranked with the more serious patient going first. Many ambulance patients will be sent to the waiting room if more serious patients are there.

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1. Who do I contact about a question with my bill?
2. Why does a Fire Engine sometimes come when I call for an ambulance?
3. How many ambulance calls does Texas City have in a year?
4. How many ambulances does Texas City Fire Department operate?
5. Does going by Ambulance get me into the Emergency room faster than going by private auto?
6. What does it mean when a hospital is on “drive by”?