PACEP NEWSWINTER 2018

Happy New Year!2017 was one for the record books in many ways – massive natural disasters, tragic violence and a polarized political climate that leaves us with significant uncertainty about the financing of the healthcare system. Through it all, each and every one of you kept the Commonwealth’s emergency departments open 24/7/365. You continued to care for patients with compassion and expertise. As emergency physicians, we find solutions for whatever problem we are presented with, and the skill set required to solve problems in the emergency department is the same skill set needed to solve the larger problems in the healthcare system.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of ACEP, and a half century of the specialty of emergency medicine as we know it, the job description really hasn’t changed all that much. Needed: Physicians willing to work 24/7/365, who will diagnose any and every pathology known (and some that are not yet known), give pain relief and reassurance for those in crisis, break bad news to patients and families on a fairly regular basis, provide connections and transitions between the inpatient and outpatient worlds, and serve as the safety net provider of last resort. No matter what goes on outside our doors, we continue to care for any and all patients inside the ED. It’s a hard job, but incredibly rewarding.

Alongside the celebrations, we recognize that PACEP has a lot of work to do in 2018 to make it possible for you to work 24/7/365, now and for many years to come. We are committed to supporting physician wellness, protecting patient access to care, and fighting for fair payment. Our voice is strong, we are problem-solvers, and our state leadership is interested in hearing from you. I invite you to join us in Harrisburg March 19-21st for PACEP Scientific Assembly to continue the conversation on how best we can meet our objectives.

Maria K. Guyette, MD, FACEP

PACEP President

HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL – A GEISINGER AFFILIATECamp Hill, PA■ 332-bed community hospital■ 55,000 annual ED visits

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East Norwegian Street■ 126-beds acute care health system■ 20,000 annual ED visits

Jackson Street■ 179-bed acute care health system■ 28,000 annual ED visits

MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTERMeadville, PA■ 210-bed community hospital■ 35,000 annual ED visits

THE WASHINGTON HEALTH SYSTEM GREENEWaynesburg, PA■ 49-bed community hospital■ 24,000 annual ED visits

THE WASHINGTON HOSPITALWashington, PA■ 239-bed community hospital■ 53,000 annual ED visits

TITUSVILLE AREA HOSPITALTitusville, PA■ 50-bed acute care hospital ■ 11,000 annual ED visits

BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITALLehighton/Palmerton, PA

Palmerton Campus■ 60-bed community hospital■ 12,000 annual ED visits

Gnaden Huetten Campus■ 99-bed community hospital■ 17,000 annual ED visits

MUNCY VALLEY HOSPITALMuncy, PA■ 20-bed critical access hospital■ 16,000 annual ED visits

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I can’t believe that 2018 is here and that I’m beginning my third year as Executive Director! I am so thankful to work for such a noble organization and such a thoughtful and dedicated group of volunteer physicians. I truly believe in the work that you do and work as hard as I can, alongside PACEP’s staff team, to support PACEP’s leadership and continue the legacy of educating and advocating for Pennsylvania’s emergency physicians and the patients for whom you care.

You should also know, in case you don’t know them directly, that the group of physicians leading this organization spend A LOT of their personal time and energy (outside of the ED) passionately advocating for the preservation of quality emergency care and equal access to care for ALL Pennsylvanians, as well as continuously strategizing PACEP’s past, current, and future programs and communications to ensure that the organization as a whole is sustainably positioned, nimble, and adaptive for the coming years and beyond.

To that end, this Winter edition of PACEP News is different in format that it has been in years past; we’ve turned this issue into an annual report-style publication to offer you a transparent view into the priorities and actions of your professional organization. The content you’re about to read highlights PACEP’s past and current leadership, the innovative work being done on your behalf, and our plans for 2018.

And please know that involvement in PACEP does not necessarily require tons of hours and extra resources. If you’re pressed for time or can’t commit to board or committee service but have a specific interest or unique connections or resources, let us know! There are plenty of “bite-sized” opportunities, and we value all contributions. Contact us at info@pacep.net to learn more.

I look forward to meeting you at Scientific Assembly or our Inaugural Ultrasound Workshop in Harrisburg next March! Watch www.pacep.net and your inbox for more details.

Sincerely,

Cicely Elliott Executive Director

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Emergency medical physicians know

time is of the essence.

PinnacleHealth has multiple open positions to help meet the community’s increasing need for Emergency Department Services. Open positions include:

Emergency Physician Observationalist Emergency Site Director

For more information or to apply please visit: pinnaclehealth.org/providers

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It’s safe to say that PACEP’s volunteer leaders bring the passion, experience, and energy of the profession to the board and committee table (or conference call) as well. Thank you to the following emergency physicians who tirelessly worked in 2017 to advance the mission and goals of the Pennsylvania College:

“ 2017-2018 Officers and Board of Directors Officers:President: Maria K. Guyette, MD, FACEPPresident-Elect: Ankur A. Doshi, MD, FACEPVice President: Arvind Venkat, MD, FACEPTreasurer: Shawn M. Quinn, DO, FACEP, FACOEPSecretary: Anna R. Schwartz, MD, FACEPImmediate Past President: Merle A. Carter, MD, FACEP

Board Members:Deborah Brooks, MD, FACEPRobert R. Cooney, MD, FACEPRonald V. Hall, MDF. Richard Heath, MD, FACEPThompson Kehrl, MD, FACEPFerdinando Mirarchi, MD, FACEPRobert J. Strony, MD, FACEP

Resident Representatives to the Board of Directors:Erik Blutinger, MD, MScHospital of the University of PennsylvaniaValery Bratinov, MDWellspan York HospitalJoshua Enyart, DOLehigh Valley Health NetworkDhimitri Nikolla, DOSt. Vincent Health Center

Here’s to You, Dr. Robinson…”

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Committee Chairs:Communications/MembershipScott J. Korvek, MD, FACEPChadd Kraus, DO, DrPH, MPH, FACEPGary Zimmer, MD, FACEP

EducationBryan Kane, MD, FACEPRika O’Malley, MD, FACEP

EMS & Terrorism and Disaster PreparednessScott Goldstein, DO, FACEPGregory Hellier, DO, FACEPBenjamin Lawner, MD, FACEP

Governmental AffairsMichael Boyd, MD, FACEPErik Kochert, MD, FACEP

Medical EconomicsRonald Stunz, MD, FACEPGlenn Geeting, MD, FACEPHeather Walker, MD

Wellness (NEW in 2017!)Katherine Lund, DOJennifer Savino, DO, FACEP

Young PhysiciansJacob Kleinman, MD

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2017 PACEP Delegation to ACEP Council:

Erik Blutinger, MD, MScMerle A. Carter, MD, FACEPRobert R. Cooney, MD, FACEPAnkur A. Doshi, MD, FACEPMarcus Eubanks, MD, FACEPTodd Fijewski, MD, FACEPScott Goldstein, MD, FACEPMaria K. Guyette, MD, FACEPRonald V. Hall, MDF. Richard Heath, MD, FACEPMarilyn J. Heine, MD, FACEPAlisheba Hurwitz, MD

Scott J. Korvek, MD, FACEPBruce MacLeod, MD, FACEPJennifer Marin, MD, MScDhimitri Nikolla, DOShawn M. Quinn, DO, FACEPEdward Ramoska, MD, FACEPAlexander Rosenau, DO, FACEPAnna R. Schwartz, MD, FACEPRobert Solomon, MD, FACEPRobert J. Strony, MD, FACEPCamilla Sulak, MDArvind Venkat, MD, FACEP

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PACEP representation on 7 state-level

coalitions/workgroups

Involvement in/response to 12+ legislative issues affecting

emergency medicine

1 new emergency physician

president of PAMED

1 new emergency physician

PAMED board member

Countless volunteer

hours

Development of 1 brand-

new, full-day Ultrasound Workshop

1,000s of miles traveled to and from board

meetings, committee meetings, and Hill

visits

2 new corporate sponsors

4 legislative ED visits

233 Scientific Assembly attendees

12+ committee conference

calls/meetings

12+ meetings with

legislators/decision makers

3 warm hand-off programs

highlighted by the PA Departments of Health and Drug & Alcohol Programs

4 newsletters

1 website upgrade

1 resolution for the

PAMED House of Delegates

2 representatives to the PAMED

Specialty Leadership

Cabinet

2 delegates to the PAMED

House of Delegates

1 new committee (Wellness!)

21 new ACEP

Fellows (FACEPs)

2 Resident public service

activities

1 Career Night

24 members of the PA

Delegation to Council

12+ PACEP members at

ACEP’s Leadership & Advocacy Conference

5 resolutions

for ACEP Council

6 Board of Directors meetings

45+ Executive

Committee strategy calls

Revised goals and

objectives for 7 committees

32 exhibitors

at Scientific Assembly

2 Residents

Days

“So You Think 2017 is Gonna Be a Good Year?”

This year flew by, and we’re sure many of PACEP’s physician leadership feel their feet never touched the ground. Here’s a snapshot of what PACEP accomplished in 2017:

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Annual Membership Comparison (2015-2017)

Percentage of Membership by Category

Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians

MEMBERSHIP DASHBOARD REPORT

Annual Dues Revenue (Actual vs. Budget)

PACEP Membership Totals by Month and Year

Paid Membership ACEP – Regular Categories

(as of 12/9/2017)

Heading into the second half of Pennsylvania’s current two-year legislative session, over 2,500 bills have been introduced to date. We expect the same in 2018.Milliron & Goodman continues to work with PACEP’s leadership on legislation affecting your profession, your colleagues, and your patients. Here is a look at some of the noteworthy bills this session.

E-Prescribing (HB 353 – Rep. Tedd Nesbit, R-Mercer): This bill amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to require electronic prescriptions of a Schedule II, III and IV controlled substance. Working with various stakeholders, PACEP clarified exceptions in the bill. As amended, the electronic prescription requirement shall not apply if the prescription is issued: By a veterinarian; Under circumstances when an electronic prescription is not available due to a temporary technological or electrical failure; By a practitioner and dispensed by a pharmacy located outside of this commonwealth; By a practitioner who or health care facility that does not have internet access or an electronic health record system; or By a practitioner treating a patient in an emergency department or a health care facility under circumstances when the practitioner reasonably determines that electronically prescribing a controlled substance would be impractical for the patient to obtain the controlled substance prescribed by electronic prescription or would cause an untimely delay resulting in an adverse impact on the patient’s medical condition. The bill as amended unanimously passed the state House by a vote of 194-0. The bill is now in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.

Involuntary Commitment for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders (HB 713 – Rep. Matt Baker, R-Tioga): This bill amends the Mental Health Procedures Act to include individuals with substance use disorder which has caused an overdose within 30 days as an individual

subject to involuntary commitment. This will subject individuals with substance use disorder to emergency examination and treatment to be undertaken at a treatment facility. The bill would expand that definition of “clear and present danger” to include the ingestion of drugs to the point of unconsciousness, or in need of medical treatment to “prevent imminent death or serious bodily harm.” From an emergency medicine standpoint, this legislation would likely have far-reaching implications that would hinder rather than augment shared goals of enhancing substance use disorder treatment and decreasing overdose deaths in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PACEP submitted a letter expressing concerns to the state House. The bill is currently in the House Appropriations Committee. Similar legislation has been introduced in the state Senate (SB 391 – Sen. Jay Costa, D-Allegheny).

Bed Registry Act (HB 825 – Rep. Doyle Heffley, R-Carbon): While there are no simple solutions to combatting the heroin and opioid epidemic, PACEP has proposed several recommendations, including a comprehensive, real-time statewide tracking system of available psychiatric and drug and alcohol treatment facility beds to allow for enhanced and timely placement of appropriate patients from the emergency department. This bill provides for a psychiatric and detoxification bed registry. PACEP is working with the sponsor to enhance the legislation. The bill was unanimously voted out of the House Human Services Committee and is now before the full House.

Mental Health Treatment – Database for Availability of Services (SB 179 – Sen. Camera Bartolotta, R-Washington): This bill would require the Health Department to establish the online database that would help doctors more quickly find inpatient beds for psychiatric patients in crisis. Participation of hospitals would be voluntary. Those electing to participate would input information,

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

at least once every eight hours, about the number and types of inpatient psychiatric beds they have available. Participation by hospitals with inpatient psychiatric units be mandatory, not voluntary, and a real-time database would be preferable to one updated every eight hours. However, the legislation advanced is a step forward. PACEP has long advocated for a way to find and utilize available psychiatric beds for patients requiring additional care, and commends the sponsors of the legislation, which seeks to mitigate a genuine and frustrating barrier to quality emergency care. The bill was unanimously voted out of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and is now before the full Senate. State Rep. Dan Miller, D-Allegheny and State Rep. Doyle Heffley, R-Carbon, have filed cosponsor memo on their intent to introduce similar psychiatric bed registry legislation.

Assault of a Health Care Practitioner (HB 646 – Rep. Judy Ward, R-Blair): This legislation will raise the penalty for an assault on a health care practitioner, while in the performance of duty where there is bodily injury, from a misdemeanor of the second degree to a felony of the second degree. PACEP supports this bill. HB 646 passed the House by a vote of 188-6 and is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Similar legislation has been introduced in the state Senate (SB 445 – Senator Don White, R-Indiana).

EMS Reimbursement for Non-Transport Services (HB 1013 – Rep. Steve Barrar, R-Delaware): This legislation would require managed care plans to pay all reasonably necessary costs associated with the provision of emergency services when an emergency medical services agency is dispatched by a 911 call center to provide medically necessary emergency care, including advanced life support services, to an individual covered by such plans, even if the covered individual does not require transport or refuses to be transported. Patients routinely experience emergent scenarios, such as diabetic emergencies, asthma exacerbations, and opioid overdoses that require immediate, life-saving care. Some patients don’t require or refuse transport. If the patient is not transported, the cost of providing the service is directly assumed by the ambulance company - a burden which could be so significant that the company would need to close, and the public would inadvertently be put at risk. PACEP voiced its support for HB 1013. The bill unanimously passed the House by a vote of 190-0 and is currently in the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.

Balance Billing (SB 678 – Senators Judy Schwank, D-Berks, Don White, R-Indiana, and Jay Costa, D-Allegheny)/HB 1553 – Reps. Matt Baker, R-Tioga and Tina Pickett, R-Bradford): This legislation seeks to address surprise balance bills, also known as surprise out-of-network medical bills. Among the concerns, the legislation would rely on health insurance companies to set and pay “the out-of-network amount due under the health insurance policy” without an impartial, transparent standard and require providers to ask for cost-sharing amounts rather than the information being automatically provided to the provider by the insurance company any time a bill is sent to the insurer. In addition, the bill provides for the use of arbitration as a dispute-resolution mechanism with a “loser pays” payment model that would mandate best-offer binary decision making, require deposit of arbitration costs prior to resolution, and lacks a floor above which arbitration would kick in. Insurance companies have more personnel and resources to contest reasonable charges by physicians who have already provided emergent care to patients at times of crisis without knowledge or concern for insurance network status. PACEP has added its voice to discussions with lawmakers and key decision makers and is working with other hospital-based specialties. Pennsylvanians should be able to use the closest and most appropriate emergency department when they have an acute need. No patient at a time of medical crisis should have to worry about insurance network coverage. At the same time, insurance companies should be required to pay fair and reasonable reimbursement rates to emergency care providers, regardless of whether they are considered in- or out-of-network. SB 678 is currently in the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee and HB 1553 is in the House Health Committee. Please stay alert for updates as Milliron Goodman and PACEP’s leadership continue discussions with lawmakers and stakeholders. We will need you to join the effort to urge legislators to vote NO on the balance billing legislation.

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CONTACTWe look forward to continuing our advocacy together in the 2018. If you have any questions regarding this legislative update or would like to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact us at 717.232.5322. We have an open-door policy.

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Volney G. Patton, MD 1971 - 1974Richard Evans, MD 1974 - 1975Jesse A. Weigel, MD, FACEP 1975 - 1976H. Arnold Muller, MD, FACEP 1976 - 1977William W. Resinger, MD 1977 - 1978Joseph A. Fortuna, MD 1978 - 1979Charles L. Swisher, II, MD 1979 - 1980John R. Paluso, MD 1980 - 1982Elizabeth G. Sevin, MD, FACEP 1982 - 1983William O. Robinson, MD 1983 - 1984Howard G. Hughes, MD, FACEP 1984 - 1985Roland T. Keddie, MD, JD 1985 - 1986Jesse A. Weigel, MD, FACEP 1986 - 1987David A. DeHart, MD, FACEP 1987 - 1988Joseph A. Zeccardi, MD, FACEP 1988 - 1989John Skiendzielewski, MD, FACEP 1989 - 1990J. Ward Donovan, MD, FACEP 1990 - 1991David J. Dula, MD, FACEP 1991 - 1992David M. Siegel, MD, JD, FACEP 1992 - 1993Richard M. McDowell, MD, FACEP 1993 - 1994Russell Bieniek, MD, FACEP 1994 - 1995Steven Parillo, DO, FACOEP, FACEP 1995 - 1996Alan Forstater, MD, FACEP 1996 - 1997Bruce W. Rosenathal, MD, FACEP, FAAP 1997 - 1998Laurence J. Gavin, MD, FACEP 1998 - 1999

Richard P. O'Brien, MD, FACEP 1999 - 2000C. James Holliman, MD, FACEP 2000 - 2001Arthur Hayes, MD, FACEP 2001 - 2002Bruce MacLeod, MD, FACEP 2002 - 2003Theodore Christopher, MD, FACEP 2003 - 2004Marilyn Heine, MD, FACEP 2004 - 2005Douglas McGee, DO, FACEP 2005 - 2006Alexander M. Rosenau, DO, FACEP 2006 - 2007Ronald Strony, MD, FACEP 2007 - 2008John Kelly, DO, FACEP 2008 - 2009Michael Turturro, MD, FACEP 2009 - 2010Daniel R. Wehner, MD, FACEP 2010 - 2011Henry D. Unger, MD, FACEP 2011 - 2012Ralph J. Riviello, MD, FACEP 2012 - 2013Charles F. Barbera, MD, MBA, FACEP 2013 - 2014Michael A. Bohrn, MD, FACEP 2014 - 2015Todd Fijewski, MD, FACEP 2015 - 2016Merle A. Carter, MD, FACEP 2016 - 2017

PACEP Presidents and Years of Service

PACEP Executive Directors and Years of Service

David Blunk 1979 - 2015Cicely Elliott 2015 - pres.

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PACEP Members of National ACEP CommitteesCLINICAL DATA REGISTRY COMMITTEEKristin L. Rising, MD 2015 - 2017Ronald W. Stunz, MD, FACEP 2015 - 2017

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEEMerle Andrea Carter, MD, FACEP 2014 - 2017Nicholas Joseph Governatori, MD 2015 - 2017

EDUCATION COMMITTEEMichele L. Dorfsman, MD, FACEP 2006 - 2017Frank Guyette, MD, FACEP 2015 - 2017Allan B. Wolfson, MD, FACEP 2003 - 2017

EMS COMMITTEEFrank Guyette, MD, FACEP 2013 - 2017Douglas F. Kupas, MD, FACEP 2011 - 2017

FINANCE COMMITTEEDaniel C. Geary, MD 2015 - 2017

QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY COMMITTEEMarilyn Joan Heine, MD, FACEP 2015 - 2017Judd E. Hollander, MD, FACEP 2015 - 2017John Joseph Kelly, DO, FACEP 2015 - 2017Anthony S. Mazzeo, MD, FACEP 2015 - 2017

QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY COMMITTEEMarilyn Joan Heine, MD, FACEP 2015 - 2017Judd E. Hollander, MD, FACEP 2015 - 2017John Joseph Kelly, DO, FACEP 2015 - 2017Anthony S. Mazzeo, MD, FACEP 2015 - 2017

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEScott Jason Korvek, MD, FACEP 2015 - 2017

EMERGENCY MEDICINE PRACTICE COMMITTEEAnthony S. Mazzeo, MD, FACEP 2010 - 2017Laura N. Medford-Davis, MD 2014 - 2017Michael A. Turturro, MD, FACEP 2012 - 2017Daniel R .Wehner, MD, MBA, FACEP 2008 - 2017

RESEARCH COMMITTEEBrendan G. Carr, MD 2007 - 2017Anna Marie M. Chang, MD 2016 - 2017Marna Rayl Greenberg, DO, FACEP 2013 - 2017Kristin L. Rising, MD 2014 - 2017Brian P. Suffoletto, MD 2016 - 2017

NATIONAL/CHAPTER RELATIONS COMMITTEERalph James Riviello, MD, FACEP 2013 - 2017

PUBLIC HEALTH/INJURY PREVENTION COMMITTEERalph James Riviello, MD, FACEP 2013 - 2017

CLINICAL POLICY COMMITTEESusan B. Promes, MD, MBA, FACEP 2010 - 2017

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE COMMITTEEJessica J. Wall, MD 2015 - 2017

CODING & NOMENCLATURE ADVISORY COMMITTEEDaria M. Starosta, DO 2011 - 2017Ronald W. Stunz, MD, FACEP 2012 - 2017

ETHICS COMMITTEELaura Vearrier, MD 2016 - 2017Arvind Venkat, MD, FACEP 2016 - 2017

COMPENSATION COMMITTEEJohn Skiendzielewski, MD, FACEP 2012 - 2017

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEERobert C. Solomon, MD 2013 - 2017Rade B. Vukmir, MD, JD, FACEP 2016 - 2017Gary David Zimmer, MD, FACEP 2014 - 2017

REIMBURSEMENT COMMITTEEAnthony S. Mazzeo, MD, FACEP 2016 - 2017Joseph D. Sexton, MD, FACEP 2010 - 2017Daria M. Starosta, DO 2016 - 2017Ronald W. Stunz, MD, FACEP 2014 - 2017

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ACEP - You make 50 look good!

MEDICAL LEGAL COMMITTEERade B. Vukmir, MD, JD, FACEP 2010 - 2017

STATE LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY COMMITTEEErik Blutinger, MD 2016 - 2017Michael Boyd, MD 2015 - 2017Joshua Enyart, DO 2015 - 2017Maria Koenig Guyette, MD, FACEP 2008 - 2017Marilyn Joan Heine, MD, FACEP 2006 - 2017Erik Ian Kochert, MD, FACEP 2016 - 2017

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE COMMITTEEAlanna O'Connell, MD 2016 - 2017Bryan Wexler, MD 2016 - 2017

PACEP Members of National ACEP Committees continued

ACEP will kick off a year-long celebration of ACEP’s 50th anniversary starting January 2018. Plan to participate in social media campaigns that highlight the highs, lows and life-changing moments in EM. Get hyped for a historical timeline following the history of our specialty as well as anniversary-themed podcasts.

Watch for anniversary editions of ACEP Now and Medicine’s Frontline in addition to proclamations from members of Congress and sister medical societies. Don’t forget to order copy of our commemorative coffee table book featuring the breath-taking photographs that capture a day in the life of emergency physicians collected by famed photographer Eugene Richards. Book tickets now to ACEP18 and our blow-out anniversary celebration in San Diego featuring an interactive history museum showcasing the journey of emergency medicine from battlefield to inner city to rural America to every spot in between.

As we enter 2018, we begin the celebration of 50 years of life-saving and boundary pushing. Are you on call for 50 more?

WE�AN® //

HEALTH For the journey that is life.

A WellSpanEmergencyMedicine Career:What’s your goal?WellSpan York Hospital is seeking CoreFaculty physicians to join our collegial,well respected Emergency Medicineteam. Unique roles available in GME,Observation, Research, Toxicology andUltrasound.

• York Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Centerwith annual visits of 80,000+• Established teaching program with 34Residents and 2 Ultrasound Fellows• State-of-the-art ED just concluded a $50million renovation project• Competitive compensation and excellentbenefits including 6 weeks STO

At WellSpan, your goals are our goals. If desired, you'll have an opportunity toreceive academic appointments to PennState and Drexel, rotate to communityhospitals and participate in thePhysician Leadership Academy.

To learn more, contact Ann Reid, PhysicianRecruiter, at areid2@wellspan.org or at717-812-4377

• Independent democratic group • 60-bed Emergency Department completed in 2013 • All EM residency-trained and EM-boarded physicians • Physicians work with their own scribe every shift • Fee for service/Excellent Compensation Package/ACEP Membership paid • Single hospital contract • Years of stable amicable relationship with administration • ED Patient Volume: 60,000+ • 50-60 hours of physician coverage per day/ 8.5 hour shifts • 40 hours of PA coverage per day • Fully computerized/Meditech EMR • Voice recognition dictation/transcription • Excellent nursing/ ED techs/ IV team • Superb admitting and consulting staff/ 2 Hospitalist Services • CT/Ultrasound/MRI available 24/7 plus our own Sonosite • University community: Great schools and all the amenities without crime

Outstanding ED Physician Needed State College, PA Home of Penn State University

E-mail: Tziff@Mountnittany.org or mail: Theodore L. Ziff MD, FACEP 1800 East Park Ave., State College, PA 16803 (814) 278-4851

St. Luke’s Hospital - Miners Campus is recruiting for full-time Emergency Medicine physicians to be an integral part of our successful physician team. The hospital is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, 45-bed acute care hospital located in Coaldale, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County. It boasts a state of the art 14-bed Emergency Department and is on pace to treat more than 18,000 patients per year and is the first certified Level IV Trauma Center in Pennsylvania.

We possess our own full-time 24/7 EMS transport team who work alongside our very experienced and patient focused nursing team. Candidate must be ABEM board certified. 32 hours of physician coverage daily (12 and 8 hour shifts) with 10 hours of PA coverage. Supported by state of the art radiology.

This employed position offer:

• $25,000 starting bonus and up to $100,000 in loan repayment

• Location and retention bonuses

• Competitive salary with incentive plan

• Rich benefits package, including relocation, malpractice, health & dental insurance, CME allowance

St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital is a member of the nationally recognized St. Luke’s University Health Network, a non-profit network comprised of physicians and hospitals, providing care in eastern Pennsylvania and western NJ. The Network includes more than 200 locations and seven hospitals and employs more than 450 physicians and 200 advanced practitioners.

The Miners Campus is just 12 miles west of The Pocono Mountains of Jim Thorpe, PA. The location is ideal for skiers, mountain biking, hunting and fishing yet is just 35 minutes north of the Lehigh Valley, 90 minutes of Philadelphia and 2 hours to Downtown Manhattan. Please send CV to Drea Rosko at physicianrecruitment@sluhn.org.

Emergency Medicine Opportunity – Rural Pennsylvania $25,000 Starting Bonus and Loan Repayment

Assistant Medical DirectorPediatric Emergency Medicine Leadership

Assistant Program DirectorVice Chair, Research

Susan B. Promes, Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine c/o Heather Peffl ey, Physician Recruiter, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

500 University Drive, MC A595, P O Box 855, Hershey PA 17033 Email: : hpeffl ey@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

or apply online at: http://hmc.pennstatehealth.org/careers/physiciansThe Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is committed to affi rmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

What We’re Offering:• We’ll foster your passion for patient care and cultivate a collaborative

environment rich with diversity • Salaries commensurate with qualifi cations• Sign-On Bonus• Relocation Assistance• Retirement options• Penn State University Tuition Discount• On-campus Fitness Center, day care, credit union and so much more!

What We’re Seeking:• Experienced leaders with a passion to inspire a team • Ability to work collaboratively within diverse academic and clinical environments• Demonstrate a spark for innovation and research opportunities for Department• Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program• BE/BC by ABEM or ABOEM• Observation experience is a plus

What the Area Offers: We welcome you to a community that emulates the values Milton Hershey instilled in a town that holds his name. Located in a safe family-friendly setting, Hershey, PA, our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey’s community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We’re conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC.

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