On Feb. 25, physician staffing groups filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in California against the BCBS Association and over 30 of its licensees — along with plan owners Elevance Health, Highmark, GuideWell, Cambia Health Solutions and Health Care Service Corp. The latest lawsuit was brought about in part by American Physician...
Published on: 2026-02-26
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Elizabeth Casolo
Internal leaders stepping into the CHRO role for the first time continued to account for most global appointments in 2025, according to a recent report from Russell Reynolds Associates. The firm’s CHRO Turnover Index analyzes CHRO appointments and exits across 1,853 companies worldwide, including those in the S&P 500. However,...
Learn how to master shared-visit billing under new CPT and CMS guidelines for physician-led teams using medical decision making or time-based criteria. The post Coding Wizard: The Emergency Department Shared Visit appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-26
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ACEP Now
By Jason Adler, MD, on behalf of the ACEP Reimbursement Committee
When Houston opened a dozen warming centers during back-to-back freezes in January 2026, the city’s new health... The post Creative Careers: Theresa Tran Carapucci, MD, MBA, FACEP appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-26
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ACEP Now
By Leah Enser
Eli, a nine-year-old, presents with mild asthma. Most days she’s fine, managing her wheeze with her blue inhaler as needed, but every so often a cough or sniffle turns into a flare that worries her parents about a looming attack. You want to prevent her next severe asthma attack, but...
Published on: 2026-02-23
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Meenu Pandey
Master the anatomy and management of tracheostomy emergencies, from early dislodgement and cannula obstruction to rare tracheoesophageal fistulas. The post Tracheostomy Complications and the Emergency Setting appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-19
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ACEP Now
By Nicole Weis, MD, and Jonathan Glauser, MD, MBA, FACEP
Rising fatal accidents in unregulated hyperbaric chambers highlight risks such as arterial gas embolism and burns. Learn how to manage these ED emergencies now. The post Poorly Regulated Hyperbaric Chambers Sound Safety Alarms appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-19
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ACEP Now
By Chris Allen, MD
Have you been keeping up with the literature? The Bubble Wrap team have. The post The 99th Bubblewrap x Sheffield Children’s ED appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-02-19
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Dr Andrew Seggie
Children with differences in sex development (DSD) may present at various stages of life, but most commonly during the neonatal period or at puberty. In newborns, the most frequent physical sign is atypical genitalia. If you work in a neonatal unit, you’re likely to encounter this presentation. Atypical genitalia may...
Published on: 2026-02-16
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Lily Wray
Dr. Kendall Donohue matches into the same pediatric EM fellowship as her 12-year mentor Dr. Eric Fleegler. The post Full Circle: The Power of Long-Term Mentorship in Emergency Medicine appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-10
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ACEP Now
By Leah Enser
You came back! You walk into your Paeds ED shift, ready for the usual falls, scraps, and one or two snotty noses. However, your first patient is a 2-year-old baby with eczema that’s proving tricky to manage, and he is not feeling well. You start thinking about all the dermatology...
Published on: 2026-02-09
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Ezgi Deniz Yazici
Time to look at what has been published in this month's Bubble Wrap Plus with Anke Raaijmakers and Prof .Jaan Toelen The post Bubble Wrap PLUS – February 2026 appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-02-04
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Anke Raaijmakers
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