Tag: accountable-care-organization
The New ACOs
April 7th, 2011by: Dr. Orlee Panitch
A new day is rising in the world of healthcare. As the days pass, more and more of the provisions of the ACA are being tested, and implemented. And, the new kid on the block is the ACO — the Accountable Care Organization. ACOs have been discussed for the past year. Lots of discussion and […]
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Discharging Low Risk Chest Pain: The Holy Grail
April 4th, 2011by: Dr. Mike Perraut
“Missed MI has the highest settlement amount of any malpractice case brought against ER physicians.” That, after where the bathrooms were, was probably the first thing I learned when I started my residency. Chest pain is both dangerous and common with many deadly and benign causes. Thanks to public health outreach efforts more patients present […]
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