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AAEM/RSA Signs on to the AAEM Position Statement on Protections for Emergency Medicine Physicians during COVID-19
Adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) AAEM supports the right of all physicians, nurses, physician assistants and first responders providing direct care to patients potentially infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to be provided with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE). We applaud the acts of those on the national and state level who have declared emergencies. […] -
The Protection of Residents and Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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AAEM/RSA Signs on to AAEM Position Statement Advocating for Immunity From Malpractice Litigation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians are being asked to make difficult clinical decisions with limited resources. Patient care decisions that may be best for an individual patient may not be feasible or appropriate when viewed in context of the entire population. On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a nationwide emergency pursuant to […] -
Opposing Expanding Graduate Medical Education Funding to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Authors: Haig Aintablian, MDa; Gabriel Stahl, MDb; Gregory Jasani, MDb; Hannah R. Hughes, MD MBAc; Allison Beaulieu, MDd; Nehal Naik, MDe; Christina Hornack, DOf aAmerican Academy of Emergency Medicine Resident and Student Association (AAEM/RSA), PresidentbAmerican Academy of Emergency Medicine Resident and Student Association (AAEM/RSA), Member-at-LargecEmergency Medicine Residents’ Association, PresidentdCouncil of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine, Resident […] -
Merit Badge Requirements for Hospital Privileges During COVID-19
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Emergency Medicine Residents Oppose the Sale of Graduate Medical Education Slots
Authors: Dhimitri Nikolla, DO, Hannah R. Hughes, MD MBA, Allison Beaulieu, MD, Haig Aintablian, MD, Nehal Naik, MD Statement: On June 30, 2019, Philadelphia Academic Health System, LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which left 570 residents and fellows in training at Hahnemann University Hospital scrambling for new sites to work and train.1-2,9 On Sept. 5, 2019, the sale of Hahnemann’s […] -
Call to Action: Indiana House Bill 1097
Nurse practitioners are fighting to pass a bill that would grant them independent practice in Indiana (House Bill 1097). The bill introduces itself as a means for NPs to sign a record on a death, however goes on to state that it “Sets forth requirements that must be met in order for an advanced practice […] -
California NP Independent Practice Bill (AB890) Tabled
The recently introduced California Bill AB 890, destined to provide nurse practitioners with independent practice rights without physician oversight, has been tabled! We appreciate the effort you have had in this process by supporting AAEM/RSA. While we know that the NP lobby may have future plans to pursue further legislation to push for independent practice, […] -
Call to Action: Your Advocacy is Needed for EPs in PA Oppose SB25 HB100
On June 12th, Senate Bill 25 (SB25) was passed by the Pennsylvania State Senate by a vote of 44-6. SB25 would grant nurse practitioners the right to independent practice without physician oversight in Pennsylvania. The bill has now been referred to the Pennsylvania House Professional Licensure Committee. The GOOD NEWS is that the committee is […] -
Ohio HB177 Would Authorize Independent Practice of Non-Physician Providers: Make Your Voice Heard!
The Ohio House of Representatives is currently in session and the vote on HB177 is extremely close. HB177 seeks to authorize independent practice of non-physician providers after 2,000 hours of clinical training (a paltry sum in comparison to the minimum 15,000 hours required for physicians). During the latest hearing on 11/19/19 (see notes here by […]