Emergency Physician Dr. Anne Klimke Taps Training to Treat Wounded in Amtrak Crash
On May 12, 2015, a northbound Amtrak train derailed outside of Philadelphia, killing eight people and injuring...
ACEP Now: Vol 34 – No 07 – July 2015
Emergency Physician Dr. Renee Salas Treats Injured in Nepal Earthquake
On April 25, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing almost 9,000 people and causing an avalanche...
Emergency Medicine’s Role in Prescription Opioid Abuse
As a member of the board of the Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians, I get the opportunity...
ACEP, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Forge Collaborative Relationship
For the first time in several years, a meeting occurred between ACEP Board leadership and the American...
Project ETHAN Telehealth Program Cuts Number of Emergency Department Transports in Houston
Although the Houston Fire Department receives approximately 800 to 900 911 calls a day, a fair number...
Emergency Physicians Leave Jobs in Dallas, Relocate to the Congo for Adopted Son
Deciding to leave their Dallas home and jobs as emergency physicians to live with their adopted son...
14 Tips to Improve Clinical Efficiency in Emergency Medicine
The more complex the delivery of emergency medical care becomes, the more critical it is that we...
How to Navigate Challenges of Electronic Medical Records
Electronic medical records (EMRs) are a source of angst for practicing emergency physicians everywhere. Why should this...
Increase in High-Deductible Health Insurance Patients Raises Payment Concerns
Your payer and acuity mixes are integral and vitally important to your financial success. Payer Mix There...
How CMS’ Value-Based Modifier Program May Affect Emergency Physicians
The Affordable Care Act requires that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) apply a value-based...
Emergency Department Flow, Patient Walkaway Key Performance Measures
Emergency department flow and reduction of patient walkaway are both very important performance measures. Flow requires coordinated...
Focus on Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Can Interfere With Early Sepsis Detection
If you provide direct patient care in a hospital setting, you no doubt have great familiarity with...
ACEP Poll Reveals Popular Emergency Medicine Topics to Discuss at Council Meeting
ACEP Councillors were asked whether or not they feel certain topics should be addressed at the Council...
Submit ACEP Council Resolutions by July 27
The ACEP Council, the major governing body of the College, will consider and debate Council resolutions in...
ACEP Medical Humanities Writing Award Deadline Is September 1
The Section of Medical Humanities is soliciting submissions for its Ninth Annual Writing Award. Eligible pieces are...
American Board of Emergency Medicine Articles Available in ACEP Reading Room
The ACEP Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (LLSA) Reading Room is your gateway to resources that will help...
