Texas fines Humana $700k for causing out-of-network billing by failing to maintain an adequate number of in-network anesthesiologists at its contracted hospitals in four counties. #FairPayment @EmergencyDocs @ACEPNow #InsuranceFail https://t.co/Gu9GiuWrCx
@drkivela has made sure the organization focuses on the individual physician, reflected in the fact that most of the 130 ACEP staff members focus on these issues. @WisconsinACEP#ACEP18
@drkivela has made sure the organization focuses on the individual physician, reflected in the fact that most of the 130 ACEP staff members focus on these issues. @WisconsinACEP#ACEP18
Come join us at the ACEP Young Physician Section 2nd Leadership Summit! Monday, October 1st, noon - 2 pm.
Don't miss out! Come start yourself on your leadership journey!
Thanks to @UWEMRP for letting me come talk to residents this week about solving the bigger picture problems for our patients through advocacy with @WisconsinACEP. I feel smarter even having just been on your campus for a couple hours. @akraut23md @mdrepplinger @RosaliaRx
Advocating 4 @EDPMA members & emergency #physician groups & #RCM members today w/ colleagues Drs. A Brault, R. Pilgrim & Mr. A.Goldfeld w/Exec. Dir. E. Mundinger regarding #Medicaid#prudentlayperson restrictive diagnosis lists & #healthplan denials @ACEPNow
Mom with running stroller vs kid on scooter, racing through mall parking lot to get a workout in while kid #3 is in an appointment. #verysafe#wellfitwacep#21centuryuseformalls
BREAKING: The biggest health care news of the year.
The Trump DOJ tonight just told the courts to dismantle pre-existing conditions protections and other consumer protections.
This may seem predictable, but these actions are unprecedented.
More coming. Follow if interested.
Really core to me is that patients cannot self-diagnose..@AdvocacyMD believes the change is a violation of TX prudent layperson law which protects patients rights.. https://t.co/R6tRnJwDTC #FairCoverage
Dr @aderse running the show as we learn how to improve end of life care in the ED. @MCWEmerMed @WisconsinACEP#LAC18 Don't look to a advanced directive if your patient can express wishes. If not, look for the form. Then read it! Don't assume presence of a form = no critical care.
@Surgeon_General: "healthy communities are prosperous communities." Can emergency docs partner with local businesses on projects like opioid abuse reduction? Industry is inherently interested in making their employees (so therefore the community) healthier. #LAC18#wisconsinacep