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ACEP Sues Federal Government Over Health Insurer Billing Practices
May 20, 2016In a bold, unprecedented move, ACEP has sued the federal government to contest a regulation that impedes emergency physicians from receiving usual and customary payment for out-of-network services. At issue is a regulation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for out-of-network emergency physician payment, which outlines the “greatest of three” options. As […]
ICEP Members Lobby for Change at ACEP Leadership & Advocacy Conference in DC
May 19, 2016ICEP was well represented at ACEP’s Leadership and Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC, with 14 members in attendance to meet with legislators and lobby for change. ACEP President-Elect Rebecca Parker, MD, FACEP and ICEP Executive Director Ginny Kennedy Palys were joined by: Amit Arwindekar, MD, FACEP, Kassandra Cooper, DO, John Downing, DO, Lydia Edokpayi-Aluyi, MD, […]
New ICEP Board of Directors Members, Officers Announced at Spring Symposium
May 5, 2016John W. Hafner, Jr., MD, MPH, FACEP turned over the gavel to incoming President Valerie Phillips, MD, FACEP, at the Annual Business Meeting that took place during the Spring Symposium on May 5, 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Phillips will serve as President for the 2016-2017 term. Dr. Hafner will serve as Past President. […]
Drs. Bill Sullivan, John Ortinau Honored with ICEP’s Annual Awards
William P. Sullivan, DO, JD, FACEP, and John M. Ortinau, MD, FACEP, were recognized for their contributions to the college and emergency medicine during the Annual Business Meeting at the 2016 Spring Symposium on May 5. Bill. B. Smiley Award Dr. Sullivan, of Frankfort, is the recipient of the Bill B. Smiley Meritorious Service Award, […]
Be Part of the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride: Midwest Route
May 4, 2016The 2016 Midwest Route of the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride beginning in Chicago, IL is a special bicycling event to honor and celebrate the lives of EMS providers who were dedicated to EMS or have died while performing their duties. Funds raised during this ride benefit the families of fallen EMS practitioners through the […]
Special Discount on May 6 Emergent Procedures Sim Course: Sign Up Today
April 21, 2016ICEP is offering a special one-time promotion to attend the May 6 Emergent Procedures Simulation Skills Lab! Use discount code MAYTWITTER to receive $100 off your registration. Limited number of spaces at the course are available, so sign up today to reserve your spot at the discounted rate. Find out more about the course and […]
Dr. Rebecca Parker Interviewed in Chicago Magazine about Chicago Trauma Centers
January 22, 2016ACEP President-Elect and ICEP member Rebecca Parker, MD, FACEP has been interviewed by Chicago Magazine for a feature article about Chicago’s trauma centers. The article, “How Well Would Chicago’s Trauma Centers Handle a Crisis?”, was published in the February 2016 issue. Read the article now
New Document, Sample Billing Protocols for Sexual Assault Survivors Released by Illinois Attorney General
January 4, 2016Public Act 099-0454 amends several sections of the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA, 410 ILCS 70). The new law addresses the billing procedure emergency room physicians must follow when they provide hospital emergency services or forensic services to sexual assault survivors. Monetary penalties may be assessed for violations of the billing provisions. The […]
Inaugural EM Wellness Week Focuses on the Well-being of the Care-Giver
December 21, 2015Created and spearheaded by the American College of Emergency Physicians, the 2016 Emergency Medicine Wellness Week™ is an opportunity all emergency physicians and their colleagues to take the time to self-renew while staying dedicated to the highest quality patient care. The inaugural event is slated for January 24-30, 2016. To participate, visit the website, www.acep.org/EMWellnessWeek, […]
Emergency Medicine Foundation Accepting Grant Proposals for 2016-2017
November 24, 2015EMF Grants Available! Apply online at: www.emfoundation.org/applyforagrant Deadline for proposals is December 18, 2015 NIDA/EMF Training Awards Available! The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) has partnered with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to support two $20,000 Training Awards. The goals of the award are to promote knowledge of treatments for patients with substance use […]