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ACEP scrutinized the Act to determine how it will affect emergency physicians and patients. See how ACEP is prioritizing the implementation of these provisions.
The ACEP Practice Management Committee created a forum for members to share the results of their ED crowding improvement projects. Submit a case study today.
A new CDC report shows 124 million emergency patient visits in 2008, and adds that the amount of non-urgent emergency patients drops to less than 8 percent.
Based on comments from ACEP and others, the Joint Commission plans to revise its rule about medication reconciliation. This goal will not be scored during reviews until at least July 2011.
CMS' “meaningful use” rule provides more flexibility for physicians and hospitals to earn an incentive for using Health IT.