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Could New ED Boarding Standards Become Legal Standard of Care?
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Many EPs Concerned About Risk of Med/Mal Suits Under ACA
Increased liability risks are top of mind for many emergency physicians (EPs) due to the possibility of increased volumes under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). -
EMR Charting: A Solid Defense for Sued EP?
Plaintiffs cant argue with time-stamped entries. -
How Much Legal Protection Does AMA Form Give EPs?
Patients signature can help defense only to a point. -
Accreditation Alert: Hospitals put on notice: Alarm management is a top priority for 2014
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Earthshaking proposal from CMS may change how ED visits are billed
CMS is proposing a dramatic modification in how hospital outpatient and clinic visits will be billed and paid. -
In a dynamic health care environment, take steps to fully leverage case managers in the ED
In an effort to create more capacity while also improving the patient experience, the University of Virginia Medical Center (UVAMC) in Charlottesville, VA, has taken steps to better leverage case managers in the ED. Under the new approach, case managers work alongside clinicians on the floor. They step in when added resources are needed or services need to be arranged before discharge. -
Accreditation Alert: The Joint Commission is tapped to delve into IT-related adverse health events
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Pilot study: An ED-based HIV screening program can be more productivewhen combined with a peer referral program
In a pilot study, researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that when a peer referral program is combined with an ED-based HIV screening program, more cases of undiagnosed HIV can be detected, providing a preventive health benefit to the community. However, more studies are needed to determine how to best capitalize on the yield of ED-based screening programs, and to get better estimates on the potential benefits of combining social networking programs with screening programs. -
Accreditation Alert: New requirements for emergency management oversight