Opinion: Tactical Emergency Medicine Providers Deserve Appropriate Protective Equipment
A tactical emergency medical services (TEMS) element was on a hostage rescue call-out when things went bad,…
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2015 Emergency Physician Compensation Report Highlights Regional Salary Trends
This year’s compensation report continues to reflect the total lack of standardization in the specialty, further proving…
How ACEP’s Scientific Assembly Has Changed Since 1977
Scientific Assembly Still Going Strong This month, emergency physicians will join their colleagues in Boston for education…
Emergency Physicians Provide Medical Treatment in Supercross Stadiums
Few people would argue whether the specialty of emergency medicine has its own medical jargon that leaves…
Emergency Physician Adds Reality Television to List of Accomplishments
Between working shifts, keeping current with medical research, managing life outside of work, and maybe raising a…
Maryland’s Global Payment Model on Track to Meet Medicare Savings Target After One Year
In January 2014, Maryland embarked on a unique method of payment reform by asking health systems to…
Forensic Mysteries of Physicians’ Roles in Boston’s History
ACEP welcomes its emergency physicians to Boston, the cradle of America’s freedom! As physicians descend upon Boston,…
How Emergency Medicine Can Help Solve Your Hospital’s Quest for Value
Let’s set the stage with a couple of industry quotes. “We’re sorry, but we have no idea…
One-hour Acute Myocardial Infarction Rule-Out Not Ready for Prime Time
Case: A 57-year-old woman presents with left-sided chest pain that started 90 minutes ago. The pain radiates…
Tips for Physicians on Buying a Home the Right Way
Q. My spouse and I are interested in buying a home. However, we’re terrified to spend so…