Heart attacks can be diagnosed more quickly, thanks to the high-sensitivity blood test of troponin. Troponin, a protein that is released when a heart muscle is damaged, has been used in Europe since 2010, but it was not until last…
ACEP Frontline’s host Dr. Ryan Stanton is talks to Dr. Chris Baugh about his work on an atrial fibrillation panel and the tools they are working on to help you manage these patients. Source: ACEP Frontline, February 26, 2018.
In this episode we retrace some of the pivotal moments from the inception of the 2 Midnight rule. Dr. Wheatley and I consult experts throughout the field of obs and get their take on whether it helped or hindered their…
Host Ryan Stanton, MD, FACEP talks to Christopher Baugh, MD, FACEP and Anwar Osborne, MD, FACEP on the growth and importance of observation medicine in emergency medicine. Source: ACEP Frontline, December 27, 2016.
Dr. Baugh currently serves as the Chair of the American College of Emergency Physicians Observation Medicine Section and Director of Emergency Department Operations at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. Source: Urgent…
POBScast from Boston with Dr. Chris Baugh from Harvard Medical School. Source: POBScast, November 28, 2015.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) probably had good intentions in redefining the difference between inpatient and observation, but the rule that went into effect on Oct. 1 may not have the intended results, according to experts. Source:…
As observation care continues to draw fire from critics who charge that the designation ends up costing hospitals money while also sticking patients with exorbitant fees, the medical directors of dedicated observation units counter that the kind of care delivered…
Along with growing demand, rising costs and lower payments have threatened the financial viability of many hospitals, resulting in ED and hospital closures and a mismatch of supply and demand for acute care services. Considering these recent trends, efforts to…
If you find yourself in the emergency department and the doctor says he wants to keep you at the hospital for “observation,” take heed. Depending on the hospital, observation can mean very different things for both your medical care and…