In the news: Bill before Congress could ease pressure on ED physicians
Medical Staff Leader Connection, March 18, 2009
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Being an ED physician is a thankless—and often payless—job. As Americans’ access to primary healthcare decreases, EDs nationwide have become overcrowded, many times with uninsured patients seeking non-emergent care. But there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. According to The Birmingham News, the Emergency Services Act of 2009 is currently before Congress, and if passed, would:
- Create a bipartisan commission to study access to emergency medical services
- Increase Medicare payments for emergency/trauma physicians to help offset the cost of providing care to uninsured patients
- Create standards for emergency department boarding and diversion
Although the bill may not be perfect at first, it’s a step in the right direction.
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