Austin, TX— A new study published in the prestigious American Journal of Emergency Medicine found patient satisfaction is higher at Freestanding Emergency Centers (FECs) than at Hospital-Based Emergency Departments (HBEDs). The study collected data in the following four areas: a. physician courtesy; b. physician listening ability; c. whether patients were informed about their treatment; and d. physician concern for patients’ comfort. In all areas, FECs received higher patient satisfaction … [Read more...] about New Study Finds Patient Satisfaction is Higher at Freestanding Emergency Centers
Community Health News
What’s That Smoke In The Air?
Our bodies crave good, clean air. It’s essential for our health and survival. We know that air quality fluctuates naturally as the seasons change, when there’s more pollen, or when forest fires are active. Sometimes, dangerous chemicals can enter the air we breathe. Factories or chemical plants have accidents and explosions that cause widespread toxic pollution. These events create concern and health risks to those who might be exposed. It’s important to understand some basics to remain calm … [Read more...] about What’s That Smoke In The Air?
It’s Time To Take A Stand For Emergency Care
With the end of the Texas legislative session coming on May 27, 2019, it’s time to take a stand. Insurance companies are doing what they do best…delaying and denying to avoid covering their patients. We are fighting for several bills that protect patients and hold insurance companies accountable. Time Is Running Out! Tell your legislators insurance companies need to honor their contractual and legal obligations to cover your medical emergency. Tell them to end the rampant and disgraceful … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Take A Stand For Emergency Care
How the Texas Legislature can fulfill “our promise to patients” this session
By Eric McLaughlin, M.D. & Board Member, Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (TAFEC) Texas consumers increasingly have their access to emergency medical care delayed or altogether thwarted, and their coverage for legitimate care denied. After witnessing this alarming trend, Texas’ freestanding emergency room community is taking action to better protect and inform patients and their families. Together, we are making a wide-ranging commitment to remove much of the … [Read more...] about How the Texas Legislature can fulfill “our promise to patients” this session
Elite Care In Rice Village Puts Patients Over Profits
Our team of emergency medical professionals came together to defend, expand and ensure access to emergency care for each of you recently at in Austin. We always patients over profits and believe that Texans deserve better than to have insurance companies play roulette with their health and wellbeing. TEXT "COVER" to 52886 or visit MyEmergencyMyChoice.com and tell your legislators to support your rights in emergency care. #patientsoverprofits … [Read more...] about Elite Care In Rice Village Puts Patients Over Profits
Freestanding ERs seeking Medicare and Medicaid recognition
BASTROP, Texas (Nexstar) -- Texas is home to more than 200 independent, freestanding emergency centers. They aren’t affiliated with a hospital and aren’t recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, so people with that insurance may have to pay full price if they go there. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., R-LA, has introduced a bill titled the “Emergency Care Improvement Act," which would provide Medicare and Medicaid recognition of freestanding emergency centers and provide a certain … [Read more...] about Freestanding ERs seeking Medicare and Medicaid recognition
Fighting For Patient Rights
When seconds to minutes matter, don’t let your insurance company bully you into avoiding the ER. What BCBS is doing in Texas will only put more money into their investors' pockets and will cost Texans lives. This kind of immoral behavior should be criminal, and it’s a breach of BCBS duty to the lives they insure. We support The Prudent Layperson - it’s what you’d do for you and your loved ones. Here’s what one group is doing to protect Texans’ rights: http://tafec.org/protectpatients/ Texas … [Read more...] about Fighting For Patient Rights
ASTHMA TRIGGERS
It’s Southeast Texas and we all know that allergies and asthma are real. Many of us suffer from them. Learning to avoid those things that put us at higher risk for asthma attacks can help save lives and improve your quality of life. Asthma is caused by inflammation of the lungs. The muscles in your airway tighten and you suddenly find yourself wheezing, coughing, short of breath, and feeling a tightening of your chest. By consulting with your doctor and learning what your triggers are you … [Read more...] about ASTHMA TRIGGERS
Texas Standard Takes On BCBS of Texas’ New Rules Limiting ER Coverage
WITH BLUE CROSS BILLING CHANGES, SOME PATIENTS COULD BE FOOTING E.R. BILLS IN FULL Texas’ largest healthcare insurer recently said that HMO subscribers may have to pay the whole bill for out-of-network emergency room visits if the health problem isn’t deemed serious enough. Read More @ Texas Standard … [Read more...] about Texas Standard Takes On BCBS of Texas’ New Rules Limiting ER Coverage
