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CMS underscores what emergency physicians have known for years - boarding is a patient safety issue.
ACEP will keep leading efforts to solve the boarding crisis. Now is the time for collaborative solutions that protect patients!
The emergency department (ED) Boarding systematic review manuscript is now live. This review examined 21 recent studies conducted in the United States over the past decade to better understand this issue to inform modern policymaking. More: academic.oup.com/healthaffai…
ALT A hospital bed in a hallway with text overlay. The text reads: "Now Live. New CMS review: boarding in emergency departments is more than crowding—it's a safety issue. Health Affairs Scholar | May 2026 Issue." The CMS logo is in the bottom right corner.
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The DEA final rule ensuring access to medications for patients experiencing medical emergencies has been issued. Thank you, @RepRichHudson for sponsoring this measure to support physicians on the frontlines. Read more: bit.ly/3Zmjsv3
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No one should be afraid to seek emergency medical care. Read our statement: emergencyphysicians.org/pres…
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We are closely watching today's Congressional hearings examining bad insurer behavior, and we strongly support policy changes that promote insurer transparency and accountability. Read more: emergencyphysicians.org/pres…
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ACEP and leading national health care groups released a joint statement outlining steps emergency departments can take to be ready to care for sick or injured children. Read the statement: bit.ly/3NSIUFM
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Violence against health care workers must not be tolerated. ACEP is leading the call for stronger protections on the frontlines, including asking CMS to issue guidance on signage to prevent violence against health care workers.
Read more: bit.ly/49uW1FJ
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"We need real change."
"We need clear, patient friendly appeals processes, and real accountability with states and federal government stepping in when insurers wrongfully block care."
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ACEP addresses the safety and efficacy of Tylenol (acetominophen) for pregnant patients in the ED. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3IB6YuB
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ACEP strongly supports the use of high-quality, evidence-based vaccine schedules as an essential component of public health and patient safety.
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ACEP thanks Dr. Debra Houry - a true champion for public health and emergency care - and we urge continuity, commitment to public health and science at CDC. Read the full statement emergencyphysicians.org/pres…
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A new law in Oregon ensures that patient care is managed by physicians, not corporations. @oregonacep1 is a leading voice advocating to ensure profit-driven companies do not exert undue influence over patient care. bit.ly/4l3aVGg
ALT OR-ACEP Champions New State Law to Keep Corporate Interests Out of Medicine
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ACEP reaffirms emergency physicians' duty to uphold EMTALA and provide stabilizing care in emergencies. Read the full statement: emergencyphysicians.org/pres…
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That’s a wrap on #ACEP24 for me as unfortunately I have to go home early but I’ve had 3 amazing days of education, fun with friends, and incredible social events.
I *love* my job & I come to ACEP to be with others who do too, like ACEP president Dr. Haddock.
Thank you all!
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“Why guess? Your patient deserves better.” (@MaxHockstein) Great conversation this morning at #ACEP24 on the utilization of swan-ganz catheters in the diagnosis and management of cardiogenic shock 🫀@ACEPNow @karigorder
ALT Lecture hall with three speakers at the front. Screen reads: “What is the gold standard for diagnosing cardiogenic shock? Systemic hypotension, evidence of end organ dysfunction, and cardiac index <2.2 L/min and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure greater than 15 mmHg.
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What is social emergency medicine?
Dr. Italo Brown says it’s the combination of EM + Health Policy + Public Health + Population Health
#ACEP24
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@AlamoCityEM's @DocWillisMD on Dissection at #ACEP24
💉Esmolol is a quick on-off, also consider Clevidipine
⬇️Hypotension is not due to meds, think Tamponade!
🫀Aspirate but dont empty pericardium
#FOAMed @ACEPNow @REBEL__EM @UMEmergencyMed @emupdates @srrezaie @CMCEMresidency
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With proper preparation and proper patient selection, all procedural sedation in the ED can be safe. #ACEP24