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Rape and Violence Higher Among Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teens
Gay, lesbian, and bisexual high school students are more likely to be assaulted or raped on a date. -
Boost Collections by 120% or 634%? These Departments Have Done It
ED registrars at The Cooper Health System in Camden, NJ, recently began giving patients who are hospital employees a new option: to use one, two, or three payroll deductions to take care of their copays. This seemingly minor change gave revenue a major boost.
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HHS Secretary Diverts $81 Million to Zika in Last-ditch Effort to Continue Research
Rapidly depleting funding for Zika research and vaccine development force HHS secretary to divert cash from critical agencies.
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Newborns Suffer Opioid Withdrawal
CDC says neonatal abstinence syndrome rate up dramatically over past decade.
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Risky Business
The CMS nursing chapter went through many updates last year. Make sure you're current with this must-attend program.
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Patients Decide Not to Sue After Hearing EP’s Honest Explanation for Bad Outcome
Plaintiff attorneys realize claims are unwinnable.
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EMTALA Violation Could Bolster Weak Malpractice Claim Against EP
Depending on the state, monetary awards vary.
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These Common Mistakes Resulted in Missed Ectopic Claims
Emergency physicians should perform and document serial exams for patients with unexplained abdominal pain.
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Embarrassing Texts Led to Settlement of Med/Mal Claims
Parties may believe private communication will remain private, but experts warn texts can be fair game during a legal discovery process.
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Warning Signs an EP’s Defense Strategy Conflicts with Co-defendant’s
If an emergency physician suspects a co-defendant is complicating his or her own defense in any way, it’s important to convey this concern to the attorney and insurance representative.