AAEM News
Official American Academy of Emergency Medicine News Releases and Coverage
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AAEM Response to the ACGME Proposed Changes
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) strongly believes that every patient seeking emergency medical services should be cared for by a board-certified emergency medicine physician; and as such, believes all emergency medicine residents must be adequately prepared to become board certified in our specialty. ACGME has recently proposed several changes for emergency medicine training programs […] -
AAEM Statement on Safe Staffing and Supervision in the Emergency Department
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) supports the safe staffing of emergency departments (EDs) and the right of patients to be seen by a board-certified emergency physician. Recent literature suggests that emergency physicians believe that balancing the priorities of clinical productivity, safe staffing, and appropriate supervision permits them to see an estimated 1.5-3 patients […] -
With insulin killings, the murder weapon is often hiding in plain sight
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AAEM Statement in Response to HHS Restructuring
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) has noted recent actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Since our inception 30 years ago, AAEM and the emergency physicians we represent have partnered with HHS in delivering quality emergency medical care. However, HHS is eliminating the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality […] -
Twin babies and parents ‘saved’ following hospital fentanyl test
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As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared
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Joint 2025 EM Match Statement
Thank you to everyone involved in making the 2025 EM Match a success! Between the hours recruiting, educating, and reviewing applicants to EM, it has been amazing to watch the EM family of organizations and individuals come together in this effort. This year we excitedly welcomed over 3000 new residents to Emergency Medicine. Together, we […] -
New AASM position statement highlights the clinical significance of sleepiness and its impact on health and safety
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Private Equity and the Corporate Practice of Medicine: What Texas Physicians Need to Know
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Sleepiness is a critical health issue, national medical group says
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New statement highlights the clinical significance of sleepiness and its impact on health and safety
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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 […] -
The resident physicians losing out after private firms took over their hospitals
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Failure to Rescue
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AAEM Statement on Forensic Searches
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) upholds the highest standards of patient care, emphasizing medical ethics and the physician-patient relationship. Emergency physicians must act in patients’ best interests, respecting patient autonomy, beneficence and the duty to provide the best possible patient care. This statement addresses concerns about law enforcement requests, even with court orders, […] -
AAEM Statement on National Emergency Services Health (NES)
In November of 2024 AAEM issued the following statement when NES announced they would cease operations AAEM believes that National Emergency Services Health’s (NES) failure to pay its physicians for the past month constitutes contract abandonment, significantly disrupting safe patient care. To prevent ED closures, hospital CEOs are advised to pay their physicians and provide […] -
UCSD neurosurgeon rallies broad national support in fight to save research funding
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Physician Response to NIH Indirect Cost Policy Sign-on Letter
Dear Dr. Memoli: We write to express our appreciation for the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) longstanding commitment to funding scientific research that advances medical breakthroughs. NIH’s support has been instrumental in fostering innovation, improving patient outcomes, and sustaining the biomedical research enterprise, making the US the global powerhouse in medical innovation. We recognize the […] -
Neurosurgeon Raises NIH Funding Concerns in Key Letter
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Take Action: Support SB 951 to Protect Physician Autonomy
Dear AAEM Members, Oregon’s SB 951 protects patients and physicians by prohibiting the corporate practice of medicine and banning non-compete clauses for medical professionals. This bill ensures that medical decisions remain in the hands of physicians—not corporate entities—so we can provide the best care for our patients without outside interference. The bill has a hearing on […] -
California Legislature Again Seeks to Restrict Private Equity Investments in Healthcare
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3 binge-worthy new medical dramas, including one that actual doctors are raving about
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The Hidden Curriculum in Medical School: What They Don’t Teach You
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Doctors Agree: Finally, a Medical Drama That Gets It Right
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The Alliance of Independent Dentists Announces National Symposium in Washington, D.C.