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AAEM Response to the Upcoming CMS Fee Schedule Cuts
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is highly concerned regarding the recently released Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)’s 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, which will reduce the facility practice expense component of Relative Value Units (RVUs) for the most commonly used emergency department visit codes by roughly 20% and […] -
Statement on the Safety and Efficacy of Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) reaffirms that current evidence indicates acetaminophen is the safest and most effective over-the-counter option for treating pain and fever in pregnant patients presenting to emergency departments. Acetaminophen has been trusted in clinical practice for decades and is one of the few analgesics with a strong safety record in […] -
Statement on Vaccines
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine Board of Directors has been closely following recent health related current events, specifically those related to vaccine recommendations. We stand with other healthcare professionals in practicing evidence-based medicine and simply state that vaccines prevent disease and save lives. We support their continued use to protect the health of individuals and communities.
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