General News
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AMA Sign-on Letter on the Termination of ACIP Membership at CDC
Dear Secretary Kennedy: The undersigned medical professional organizations are writing to express our significant concern regarding your recent action to terminate the entirety of the membership of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ACIP has, for decades, been a trusted advisory to CDC and the […] -
Oregon Law Lets Physicians Control Decisions About Care
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Oregon Law Aims to Curb Corporate Ownership in Healthcare
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AAEM Gains Seat in AMA House of Delegates, Bolstering Advocacy Power for Emergency Physicians Nationwide
Milwaukee, WI, June 13, 2025 — The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is proud to announce its official representation in the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates. This milestone grants AAEM a formal voice in shaping national healthcare policy at one of the highest levels of organized medicine. With this new status, AAEM […] -
Republished: Leading Medical Organizations Urge the Supreme Court Not to Weaken EMTALA Protections
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AAEM Applauds Reintroduction of the Physician and Patient Safety Act
Milwaukee, WI, May 15, 2025 — The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) proudly supports the reintroduction of the Physician and Patient Safety Act (S. 1767/H.R. 3413), a bipartisan and bicameral bill aimed at ensuring due process protections for all emergency physicians, including those employed by third-party contract management groups. As emergency departments across the […] -
AAEM Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors
Milwaukee, WI — The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is pleased to announce the newly elected members of its Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term. These leaders exemplify AAEM’s commitment to physician-led emergency medicine, advocacy, and education, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and professional integrity. Joining the Board as At-Large Directors […] -
U.S. Doctors’ Group Sounds Alarm on Private Equity’s Influence in Medicine
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Emergency Medicine Group Claims Credit for Envision’s California Exit
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Envision exits California
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Senators Worry Private Equity Will Cripple U.S. Emergency Response
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California Court Decision Further Scrutinizes the Friendly PC Model – Now What?
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Residency Survival Guide, Advice for New Docs
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MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Beatty Stands Up for DEI in Medicine on House Floor
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Lawmakers eye Gilded Age laws to tame healthcare consolidation
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Sinema Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Timely & Quality Care for Seniors in Medicare Advantage
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Marshall, Warren, Ruiz, and Joyce Introduce Bill to Ensure Patient Safety in ER
Milwaukee, WI — Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) and John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) today introduced The Physician and Patient Safety Act, legislation that would ensure emergency room (ER) physicians and all physicians are able to maintain their Hippocratic Oath and put their patient’s health first. To […] -
AAEM Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Milwaukee, WI — The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is pleased to announce the composition of its Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. This announcement reflects AAEM’s commitment to excellence in emergency medicine and leadership in healthcare. Vicki Norton, MD FAAEM, takes on the mantle as AAEM President-Elect. With a distinguished career in […] -
AAEM Welcomes Robert Frolichstein, MD FAAEM, as President
Milwaukee, WI — The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is proud to announce the appointment of Robert Frolichstein, MD FAAEM, as its President for the 2024-2026 term. Dr. Frolichstein, currently presiding over Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians (GSEP), brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the AAEM leadership team. Under his guidance, GSEP […] -
Effectiveness of the Introduction to Critical Care in Emergency Medicine Curriculum’s Implementation Amongst Trainees Interested in Intensive Care
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Probe Into Private Equity in Healthcare Launched – Federal agencies invite public comments