Can This Patient Leave Against Medical Advice?
A 28-year-old man presented with agitation. He was brought in by police and was restrained because of…
Practice Management
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Can This Patient Leave Against Medical Advice?
A 28-year-old man presented with agitation. He was brought in by police and was restrained because of... -
Emergency Physicians of the Sandwich Generation Face Unique Challenges
My good friend and colleague, Dr. Sydney De Angelis, gave a great talk at the American Association... -
Texas Hospitals Now Must Ask About Immigration Status
On August 8, 2024, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued an executive order directing the Texas Health...
Emergency Physicians of the Sandwich Generation Face Unique Challenges
My good friend and colleague, Dr. Sydney De Angelis, gave a great talk at the American Association…
Texas Hospitals Now Must Ask About Immigration Status
On August 8, 2024, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued an executive order directing the Texas Health…
Waiting Room Medicine: The Ethical Conundrum
As hospital boarding, increased emergency department (ED) volumes, and complexity of patients have increased, so have wait…
Another Failed Physician Mgmt. Company Leaves ED Staff Dangling
Late last year, the emergency department (ED) physician practice management company NES Health ceased operations, leaving hundreds…
The Business Aspects of Establishing a Novel Service Line in the Emergency Department
Around the world, acute pain is the most common reason for patients to present to the emergency…
ACEP Takes Firm Stand on Physician Leadership
Indiana’s SB 400, signed into law on May 4, 2023, requires hospitals with emergency departments (EDs) to…
Four Ways the BCC Can Enhance Your Email Practice
Despite many articles written on how to improve email habits, a notable absence remains when it comes…
ACEP Launches Pilot Phase of Its Emergency Dept. Accreditation Program
Emergency physicians have long taken pride in delivering care every day of the week, every hour of…
2025 Physician Reimbursement Update
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed…