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About Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP

Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP, is Chief Medical Officer–hospital-based services and Chief Risk Officer for TeamHealth as well as the Executive Director of the TeamHealth Patient Safety Organization. He is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Klauer served as editor-in-chief for Emergency Physicians Monthly publication for five years and is the co-author of two risk management books: Emergency Medicine Bouncebacks: Medical and Legal and Risk Management and the Emergency Department: Executive Leadership for Protecting Patients and Hospitals. Dr. Klauer also serves on the ACEP Board.

Posts by Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP

Myths in Emergency Medicine: 24-Hour Treatment with Antibiotics for Strep Throat

October 15, 2017 - Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP - 0 Comment

The “Strep” Holiday Is Over! It is common practice, found frequently in emergency department discharge instructions and…

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Floating Doctors Volunteers Bring Patient Care to Remote Communities in Panama

September 19, 2017 - ACEP Now - 0 Comment

There are many volunteer programs that bring physicians from industrialized nations to developing or underserved areas to…

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Myths in Emergency Medicine: Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiograms as Imaging Standard, and Radiographs for Pelvic Trauma

August 14, 2017 - Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Myth 1: CTPA Is the Incontrovertible Standard for PE Today’s imaging standard for pulmonary embolism (PE) is…

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Tips for Negotiating Emergency Physician Employment Contracts

July 11, 2017 - Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP - 0 Comment

QUESTION: I’m getting ready to look for my first job as an emergency physician. What should I…

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Superficial Venous Thromboses, Intracranial Aneurysms, and Treating High Glucose Levels: More Myths in Emergency Medicine

January 10, 2017 - Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP - 0 Comment

1.All Superficial Venous Thromboses Are Created Equal? It is very easy to take the ultrasound report at…

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Emergency Medicine Founders Discuss Origins of the Specialty, How It’s Changed, and What the Future Holds

December 12, 2016 - Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP - 5 Comments

In light of ACEP’s approaching golden anniversary, ACEP Now took a look back at the last 50…

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ACEP Diversity Summit Promotes Cultural Sensitivity, Acceptance Among Members

June 13, 2016 - Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP - 1 Comment

I recently attended ACEP’s Diversity Summit, spearheaded by ACEP President-Elect Rebecca Parker, MD, FACEP, as part of…

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Opinion: Emergency Physicians Challenge Implementing Choosing Wisely Recommendations at Bedside

May 18, 2016 - Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP - 2 Comments

Editor’s Note: We received many responses to February’s article, “Time to Walk the Walk: Choosing Wisely and…

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ACEP President-Elect Dr. Rebecca Parker Shares Views on Issues Facing Emergency Medicine

April 12, 2016 - Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Part of ACEP’s power as an advocate for emergency medicine comes from the strength and cooperation of…

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Emergency Physicians Should Put Choosing Wisely Recommendations Into Action

February 12, 2016 - Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP - 5 Comments

In 2012, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation and Consumer Reports formally launched the Choosing…

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