ACEP, EDMPA Address Out-of-Network and Balance Billing Issues
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” —Sir…
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ACEP, EDMPA Address Out-of-Network and Balance Billing Issues
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” —Sir... -
ACEP Poll Shows High Out-of-Pocket Costs Deter Patients from Seeking Emergency Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Nine in 10 emergency physicians responding to a new poll said that health insurance companies are... -
Anthem Blue Cross Starts Prepayment Review on Level 5 Emergency Department E/M Medicare Claims
Anthem Blue Cross has announced that beginning January 2016, the plan will begin a prepayment review of...
ACEP Poll Shows High Out-of-Pocket Costs Deter Patients from Seeking Emergency Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Nine in 10 emergency physicians responding to a new poll said that health insurance companies are…
Anthem Blue Cross Starts Prepayment Review on Level 5 Emergency Department E/M Medicare Claims
Anthem Blue Cross has announced that beginning January 2016, the plan will begin a prepayment review of…
Emergency Medicine Leaders at Diversity Executive Reception Unite to Focus on Improving Health Care
Since ACEP13 in Seattle, medical directors, regional directors, members of boards of directors, vice presidents, chief medical…
Boost Patient Satisfaction Scores, Become a Better Doctor
The hardest part of change is being convinced of its need. Patient satisfaction (experience of care) is…
Emergency Physician, Congressman Joe Heck Sets Sights on U.S. Senate Seat
In 2010, Joe Heck, DO, FACEP, became the first emergency physician elected to the U.S. Congress. He…
ACEP’s New Pain Management Section Provides Venue to Discuss Pain Topics, Opioid Addiction
Emergency medicine pain management can be painful, but it doesn’t have to be. I recently finished a…
Zika Virus Transmission, Testing, and Treatment Information You Need to Know
We just learned lessons about our preparedness (or lack thereof) in detecting and managing one virus in…
Emergency Medicine Workforce Needs More Women Physicians
The evidence is in. We need more women emergency physicians. There is a marked gender discrepancy in…
ACEP Council Poll Reveals Feedback on Diversity, Discrimination
1. Would you identify yourself as male, female, or transgender? Male 43 Female 30 Transgender 0 2….