Dr. Elizabeth Baum is the Medical Director at Bethany Medical Center, a skilled rehab, long-term care, and assisted living facility. She is a Geriatric Consultant at Aultman Hospital where she also serves as Clinical Faculty for the Family Practice and Internal Medicine Residency Programs. Dr. Baum is an [...]
After 27 years leading the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP), stalwart Executive Director, Janice Wachtler, BAE, CBA has announced plans to retire. Jan will remain on in an advisory capacity through January 2020, as she works with the ACOEP Board of Directors on a succession plan. A [...]
Executive Assistant Geri Phifer retires after more than nine years at ACOEP This week ACOEP staff gathered to celebrate the hard work and dedication of Executive Assistant Geri Phifer who is retiring at the end of July. Loved for her wit, warmth, and ability to always find [...]
The American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) is encouraged by progress made this week on the “No Surprises Act” in the House of Representatives, bi-partisan legislation designed to ban balance billing for emergency services of insured patients. Furthermore, it would set a reimbursement rate as the health insurers’ [...]
By Jenny Reyes, DO Chief Resident, Aventura Emergency Medicine Residency Aventura Hospital & Medical Center Only 10% of physicians recognize the signs of human trafficking. Only 3% of emergency physicians receive training in identifying victims of human trafficking. 83% of victims of human trafficking seek medical treatment. Knowledge [...]
by By Rena Sorensen, PhD and Laura Srivorakiat, PsyD Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder experience significant challenges when entering the emergency department. It is critical to be prepared and informed in order to proved these patients and their caregivers with quality care. Share with us your experience, perspective, [...]
Check your mailbox! The summer issue of The Pulse should be arriving any day. This issue explores vulnerable populations—from victims of human trafficking, to geriatric care, to children with special needs. We hear from a variety of experts, explore a patient's perspective, speak with a formerly homeless person, and [...]
The American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) is pleased to announce that we have been granted accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Accreditation by the ACCME seeks to assure the medical community and the public that ACOEP delivers education that is relevant to [...]
A bill being considered before the Ohio State House of Representatives (HR726) put forth by Representative Theresa Gavarone. The bill seeks to revise and repeal certain sections of current legislation limiting the practice rights of Advanced Practice Providers, like RNS, PA, ENPs, and to allow them (in certain cases) [...]
Christine Giesa, DO, FACOEP advocates alongside other major EM associations for physician protection. Emergency physicians are the front line of healthcare in this country, often going above and beyond to treat every person who walks through the door. As the structure surrounding emergency medicine changes, physicians are [...]