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Raise Medicaid copay for emergency visits

source: DesMoinesRegister.com

The change I recommended was that a $5 copay be charged Medicaid patients when they seek non-emergent medical care at an emergency room (ER). ... and more »

Published Mon, Dec 7

Police say patient bit emt's ear during ER brawl

source: Torrington Register Citizen

TORRINGTON — A city man was in police custody after allegedly biting an EMT during an emergency room brawl early Friday morning. ...

Published Sun, Dec 6

Protest over ER death

source: 6abc.com

FRANKFORD - December 6, 2009 (WPVI) -- A protest was held over the controversial death of a man in a hospital emergency room. Activist gathered outside the ... and more »

Published Sun, Dec 6

An infrequent smoker and ER chief fooled everyone, until lung cancer hit

source: OregonLive.com

He was a nurse and a medical manager who ran the emergency room at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. It's not as if he was ignorant; he knew smoking was ...

Published Sun, Dec 6

Funeral Held for Man Robbed While Dying in ER

source: NBC 10.com

A funeral is being held Saturday morning in Philadelphia for a man whose watch was stolen as he was dying in a hospital emergency room. ... ER death investigation6abc.com Police: Man robbed in ER unconscious nearly 1 hourThe Associated Press

Published Sat, Dec 5

Some foresee ER trouble with COBRA subsidy loss

source: Modesto Bee

MERCED — It was becoming a typical day at Mercy Medical Center Merced's emergency room last Monday — standing room only. ...

Published Sat, Dec 5

Kristof: Are we going to let John die?

source: The State

Unfortunately, an emergency room won't help _ indeed, the closest ER has told him not to come back, he says. So, for those members of Congress who are ... The “Horror Story” That Wasn'tThe Moderate Voice all 6 news articles »

Published Thu, Dec 3

For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best

source: U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Compared to standard emergency room triage, CT angiography is quicker, more accurate and much less expensive for ... and more »

Published Thu, Nov 19