ACEP's 2000 goal: access for the uninsured.
The growing problem of the uninsured population may be the next major issue the American College for Emergency Physicians (ACEP) will focus on in 2000, after prudent layperson legislation is passed and enforced in all states. Prudent layperson definition standards have been adopted in 28 states, but ACEP is now focusing on making sure those laws are adequately enforced. ACEP's Emergency Practice Committee is evaluating telephone advice and patient satisfaction survey tools. ACEP is developing an extended course to teach physicians management skills.
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