Stroke Alert: Beyond the Non-Con
A 60-year-old female presents to the ED with altered speech and decreased responsiveness that began less than one hour ago. Outside of a resolving hypoxia, all vital
Wake-Up Call: Fear and Empathy in Emergencies
The shrill sound of my pager rang me out of my early-morning stupor at 5 a.m. The small screen indicated that a Level 1 trauma was heading our way soon –
It's Never Too Early
Over the past 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work with thousands of different financial situations, encompassing many different practice and income models, as well as ma
The Pursuit
I wish I were perfect. At least I wish I were a perfect doctor. As a human I'm willing to accept that I make errors and sometimes fall short or make missteps in life. But, when others are
Cutting the Check: The Money Trail in the ED
Has a patient ever asked you, “How much will this visit cost me?” Have you ever wondered the same thing? The world of billing is complicated, but it's ext
National Movements and Local Roots
EMRA Continues to Represent its Members on the Largest Stages Hello EMRA members! It has been so exciting serving as your Vice Speaker. I joined the now 13,000+ mem
Building EMRA
Your Growth, Our Evolution In my seven years as an EMRA member, I have seen our association grow in size, strength, and influence. We've added not just members, but also accomplishments