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…
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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... -
AMA President Dr. Steven Stack Talks Physician Shortages and APPs
On June 9, 2015, Steven J. Stack, MD, FACEP, was sworn in as President of the American... -
Opinion: Moonlighting Should Be Done in a Double-Coverage Environment
I was very surprised when I read Dr. Silman and Dr. Chen’s article, “Don’t Get Caught in...
AMA President Dr. Steven Stack Talks Physician Shortages and APPs
On June 9, 2015, Steven J. Stack, MD, FACEP, was sworn in as President of the American…
Opinion: Moonlighting Should Be Done in a Double-Coverage Environment
I was very surprised when I read Dr. Silman and Dr. Chen’s article, “Don’t Get Caught in…
Opinion: “Allopathic” Incorrect Term to Differentiate Between MDs, DOs
Since when did an essentially incoherent term replace “medical doctor”? I’m talking about “allopathic,” which literally means…
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…
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…
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…
Emergency Physicians Should Provide Palliative Care Options
The Choosing Wisely campaign is making a big push to involve palliative care in the emergency department….
Opinion: Mobile Integrated Health Care Practice Can Bridge Gaps in System
“Mrs. A is back with her CHF. She was discharged yesterday, but she didn’t have a ride…
Opinion: Paramedicine Diversion Programs Pose Patient–Safety Risks
Community paramedicine (CP) supporters argue that diverting 911 patients from the emergency department decreases costs, ambulance wall…