News & Events :: News :: Media Mentions 2006

Rock, Paper, Scissors Relax Staff
The Press-Enterprise, December 11, 2006
Coronoa Regional Medical Center's CEP America-staffed emergency department uses a simple game to boost morale and improve staff relations.

Emergency Medical Group Expands North State Operations
California HealthFax, December 4, 2006
HealthFax announces Shasta Emergency Medical Group's merger with CEP America.

A Shorter ER Wait
The Austin American Statesman, November 27, 2006
CEP Partner Dr. Wesley Fields shares experience with RME Program.

Long Waits a Thing of the Past
The Monterey Herald, November 19, 2006
Natividad praised for exceptional performance in the Monterey Herald.

Improving Emergency Department Flow Through the RME
iSixSigma.com, November 8, 2006
Sharp Chula Vista's RME program discussed by iSixSigma Health.

Wait Times Reduced, Thanks to SCH Upgrade
The Selma Enterprise, November 1, 2006
Selma Community Hospital significantly reduces wait times using RME.

Good Things Don't Come to Hospitals that Make Patients Wait
Patient Access Advisor, October 1, 2006
CEP America Partner Dr. Jeffrey Leinen's words of wisdom on ED efficiency.

Dr. Phillip Piccinini at the Helm of the ER at St. Francis
San Francisco Examiner, October 6, 2006
The Examiner profiles one of CEP's impressive medical directors.

In Brief
California HealthFax, August 28, 2006
"In Brief" section notes CEP's latest ED contract site in San Jose.

Hospitals Slash Emergency Room Wait Times
The East Bay Business Journal, August 11, 2006
Sutter Delta and CEP praised for effective use of RME program in Antioch.

Healing Hospitals
The Riverside Press-Enterprise, August 2006
Mark E. Thomas, DO, FACEP writes Op/Ed article on improving emergency care.

Martin E. Ogle, MD, Elected Chair of MedAmerica Mutual
MedAmerica Mutual, July 2006
Release by MedAmerica Mutual welcomes CEP physician, Martin Ogle, MD, in his new role.

Physician Assistants Playing Bigger Role in Hospitals, Clinics
Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal, June 9, 2006
The Business Journal highlights RMC San Jose's awesome MD/PA duo.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Handbook
News of Mutual Interest, May 2006
MedAmerica Mutual newsletter announces Dr. Ghazala Sharieff's contribution to a pediatric EM handbook.

Operation Alert
FIRECOM E-LERT, May 17, 2006
Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services awards DeKalb County Fire Rescue Services title of "Georgia's EMS Service of the Year."

National Organization Honors Physician-Physician Assistant Team for Dedication Against the Odds
The American Academy of Physician Assistants, May 2006
Release by the AAPA announces award for Elaine Nelson, MD, and Cyndy Flores, PA-C.

Beating the Clock
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 7, 2006
Proposed system would treat severe heart attacks only at certain hospitals.

DeKalb Rape Crisis Center Honors DeKalb Medical Center Physician Assistant for Longtime Support and Dedication
DeKalb Medical Center, May 4, 2006
Release by DeKalb Medical Center announces Jo Stearns' award.

Streamlining the ER
The Salinas Californian, March 29, 2006
Natividad Medical Center trims its wait time in the unit.

In Brief
California HealthFax, March 13, 2006
"In Brief" section notes CEP's expansion into Arizona.

Audio & Video News Clips

ER Using Airline Tactics to Improve Patient Care (Broadband required: 54 mb)
KFMB: News 8
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center featured for team coordination.

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