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UnitedHealthcare Delays New Policy on Emergency Department Visits drugs
June 11, 2021
Under intense pressure, UnitedHealthcare says it will wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over before implementing a new policy to stop paying for emergency department visits that it considers nonurgent.
Racial/Ethnic Variation Found in ED Destination of EMS Transport drugs
September 10, 2019
There is racial/ethnic variation in the emergency department destination for patients using emergency medical services (EMS) transport, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Peds Mortality Down for Presentation at ED With Higher Readiness drugs
August 26, 2019
Presentation to hospitals with an emergency department with high levels of readiness to care for pediatric emergencies is associated with reduced mortality...
Most Airplanes Not Equipped With First Aid for Kids drugs
July 29, 2019
You're on an overseas flight with your young child, who starts complaining of fever and chills. You ask the flight attendant for help...
WHO Declares Congo Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency drugs
July 18, 2019
The World Health Organization on Wednesday called the year-old outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency...
Don't Forget Your Pets in Emergency Plans drugs
July 08, 2019
Your beloved pets need to be part of any plan you craft for emergencies, such as hurricanes or floods.
Need Emergency Air Lift to Hospital? It Could Cost You $40,000 drugs
July 04, 2019
An air ambulance might be your only chance to survive a medical emergency -- but a new study reports it's going to cost you.
WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Not Global Emergency drugs
June 18, 2019
WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Not Global Emergency.
WHO to strengthen emergency medical teams biospectrumasia
September 07, 2018
WHO is helping mentor emergency medical teams (EMTs) to improve their capacities in line with international standards.
RCEM calls for public action on A&E crisis pharmatimes
July 24, 2018
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine is urging patients to lobby MPs for action to address the “serious challenges” facing Emergency Departments across the UK.