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Jun 28, 2022, 11:26 ET Eight Firework Safety Tips from Emergency Physicians

Firework mishaps on or near the Fourth of July send thousands of people to the emergency department every summer, especially when alcohol is involved....

Jun 24, 2022, 13:59 ET ACEP Commends Passage of Firearm Injury Prevention Legislation

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) commends the House and Senate for swiftly passing the "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" to help...

Jun 22, 2022, 12:00 ET Treatment for Heart Attacks Improving but Gaps in Access Persist, New Study Shows

Despite overall improvements to care for a heart attack, women are less likely to receive timely treatment, according to a new study in Annals of...

Jun 17, 2022, 11:41 ET Tips from Emergency Physicians to Avoid a Heat Emergency

Summer is officially kicking off, and heat-related emergencies are on the rise during the warmer months. The American College of Emergency Physicians ...

Jun 08, 2022, 08:00 ET Do Not Ignore These Four Common Reasons Men Need Emergency Care

June is Men's Health Month, and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has suggestions for men to reduce their health risks and...

Jun 01, 2022, 13:31 ET ACEP Announces New Editor in Chief for Annals of Emergency Medicine

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is pleased to announce that Donald M. Yealy, MD, FACEP, is the new editor in chief for Annals of...

May 26, 2022, 15:23 ET Emergency Physicians Share Tips to Recognize and Prevent Drowning

Swimming and boating season will soon be underway as Memorial Day weekend approaches. Knowing how to recognize the signs of a distressed swimmer and...

May 17, 2022, 15:20 ET Emergency Physicians Urge Parents to Avoid Diluting Baby Formula

With baby formula in short supply around the country, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has a clear warning for caregivers: avoid...

May 13, 2022, 09:00 ET "Rising to the Challenge" Campaign Theme Honors EMS Professionals During National EMS Week

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), is proud...

May 12, 2022, 12:13 ET Uneven Distribution of Emergency Physician Residency Programs Can Impact Workforce Challenges, New Analysis Finds

A new analysis of the emergency physician resident workforce in Annals of Emergency Medicine finds that while the number of residency programs is...

May 09, 2022, 15:16 ET ACEP Honors Top Performing Emergency Departments for Quality Improvement During the Pandemic

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) congratulates the emergency departments named to the Emergency Quality Network (E-QUAL) Honor...

May 05, 2022, 10:23 ET In Latest Twist… Government Requests Texas Court Place "Hold" on Its Surprise Billing Appeal

Three major medical associations are encouraged by the federal government's request for a "hold" on its appeal of a Texas federal court ruling...

May 04, 2022, 12:00 ET ACEP, ENA Push for Swift Passage of Workplace Violence Legislation

Leaders and members of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) called on Congress Wednesday to ...

May 02, 2022, 08:00 ET Emergency Physicians, Nurses Speak Out Against Workplace Violence

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), as partners in the No Silence on ED Violence...

Apr 25, 2022, 12:09 ET ACEP, ACR and ASA Continue Federal Surprise Billing Implementation Lawsuit as Government Challenges Texas Court Ruling

Three major medical associations will continue to press their federal lawsuit to block implementation of parts of the Surprise Billing Interim Final...

Apr 21, 2022, 08:00 ET Allergies or COVID? Emergency Physicians Explain How to Tell the Difference

The springtime sniffles are here, and it can be tricky to determine whether common symptoms are due to COVID-19 or seasonal allergies. The American...

Apr 18, 2022, 14:10 ET Personalized Feedback Can Reduce Opioid Prescribing Rates, New Study Shows

While drug overdose deaths reached an all-time high in 2021, opioid prescribing by physicians and clinicians dropped significantly in emergency...

Apr 14, 2022, 12:36 ET Emergency Physicians Wary of Unintended Consequences from Criminal Prosecution of Medical Errors

In response to the March 2022 criminal conviction of a former Vanderbilt University Medical Center nurse, the American College of Emergency...

Apr 07, 2022, 08:00 ET Emergency Physicians Warn of the Dangers of Unsafe Alcohol Consumption

During Alcohol Awareness Month, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) urges everyone to recognize the signs that being overly...

Mar 30, 2022, 13:57 ET New Poll: Nearly Three in Four Adults Concerned When Physicians Aren't There to Lead Care

A new poll from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and Morning Consult shows that physicians are the trusted medical professionals...

Mar 23, 2022, 08:00 ET Protect Your Head: Know When to Go to the Emergency Department for a Brain Injury

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and while some head injuries may seem mild at first, recognizing the signs of a brain injury, and knowing when...

Mar 09, 2022, 12:30 ET Georgia Emergency Claims Review Program Discontinued by Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc., and ACEP and MAG Withdraw Suit in Response

In response to the discontinuation of Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. (BCBSHP)'s "avoidable ER" program, which reviewed...

Mar 01, 2022, 15:01 ET ACEP Stands in Support of Emergency Physicians Working in Ukraine

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) commends the bravery and steadfast commitment of emergency physicians currently treating patients ...

Feb 24, 2022, 17:42 ET ACEP Praises Texas Court Ruling That Finds Flaws in No Surprises Act Implementation

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is pleased that a federal judge ruled in favor of the Texas Medical Association to find...

Feb 18, 2022, 11:07 ET ACEP Applauds the Passage of Legislation to Protect Frontline Worker Mental Health

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) applauds the passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R.1667),...