Opinion: Institute of Medicine Report on Medical Misdiagnoses Overly Critical of Emergency Medicine
The 2015 Institute of Medicine (IOM) publication “Improving Diagnosis in Healthcare” takes an important step in the…
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Opinion: Institute of Medicine Report on Medical Misdiagnoses Overly Critical of Emergency Medicine
The 2015 Institute of Medicine (IOM) publication “Improving Diagnosis in Healthcare” takes an important step in the... -
SEMPA Offers Support, Clarification for AMA President Dr. Steven Stack’s Comments on Advanced Practice Providers
This letter is in response to the article featured in the September 14, 2015, issue of ACEP... -
Emergency Medicine Leaders Discuss How Democratic Groups Manage Scale, Consolidation
For decades, the concepts of democracy and democratic group practice have been held as the standard to...
Emergency Medicine Leaders Discuss How Democratic Groups Manage Scale, Consolidation
For decades, the concepts of democracy and democratic group practice have been held as the standard to…
American Academy of Physician Assistants Reacts to AMA President Dr. Steven Stack’s Statements About PAs
We have received many responses to the third part of our interview series with AMA President Steven…
Opinion: Emergency Physicians Should Work On Solutions to Balance Billing Issues
Balance billing is a matter in which emergency physicians have been placed in an indefensible position. While…
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…
How Legalizing Marijuana Has Impacted Colorado
Colorado has had a long history with marijuana. It became one of the first states to allow medical marijuana in 2000.
Legalizing Marijuana Will Make It Safer
Prohibition of marijuana is a failed public health policy. Nearly 85 percent of Americans have tried marijuana. For at least two decades, it has been easier for adolescents to obtain marijuana than alcohol. Marijuana is the biggest cash crop in California. Nationwide, Americans spend and consume between $75 billion and $120 billion worth of marijuana annually.
Avoid Paying Too Much for Financial Advice
What physicians should consider when hiring a financial planner or asset manager In 2010, a former postal…
SEMPA Offers Support, Clarification for AMA President Dr. Steven Stack’s Comments on Advanced Practice Providers
This letter is in response to the article featured in the September 14, 2015, issue of ACEP…