CEP America in the NEWS | 2006

• The Press-Enterprise, December 11, 2006

  Rock, Paper, Scissors Relax Staff

  Coronoa Regional Medical Center's CEP America-staffed emergency department uses a simple game to boost morale and improve staff relations.

• California HealthFax, December 4, 2006

  Emergency Medical Group Expands North State Operations

  HealthFax announces Shasta Emergency Medical Group's merger with CEP America.

• The Austin American Statesman, November 27, 2006

  A Shorter ER Wait

  CEP Partner Dr. Wesley Fields shares experience with RME Program.

• The Monterey Herald, November 19, 2006

  Long Waits a Thing of the Past

  Natividad praised for exceptional performance in the Monterey Herald.

• iSixSigma.com, November 8, 2006

  Improving Emergency Department Flow Through the RME

  Sharp Chula Vista's RME program discussed by iSixSigma Health.

• The Selma Enterprise, November 1, 2006

  Wait Times Reduced, Thanks to SCH Upgrade

  Selma Community Hospital significantly reduces wait times using RME.

• San Francisco Examiner, October 6, 2006

  Dr. Phillip Piccinini at the Helm of the ER at St. Francis

  The Examiner profiles one of CEP's impressive medical directors.

• Patient Access Advisor, October 1, 2006

  Good Things Don't Come to Hospitals that Make Patients Wait

  CEP America Partner Dr. Jeffrey Leinen's words of wisdom on ED efficiency.

• The Riverside Press-Enterprise, August 2006

  Healing Hospitals

  Mark E. Thomas, DO, FACEP writes Op/Ed article on improving emergency care.

• California HealthFax, August 28, 2006

  In Brief

  "In Brief" section notes CEP's latest ED contract site in San Jose.

• The East Bay Business Journal, August 11, 2006

  Hospitals Slash Emergency Room Wait Times

  Sutter Delta and CEP praised for effective use of RME program in Antioch.

• MedAmerica Mutual, July 2006

  Martin E. Ogle, MD, Elected Chair of MedAmerica Mutual

  Release by MedAmerica Mutual welcomes CEP physician, Martin Ogle, MD, in his new role.

• Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal, June 9, 2006

  Physician Assistants Playing Bigger Role in Hospitals, Clinics

  The Business Journal highlights RMC San Jose's awesome MD/PA duo.

• News of Mutual Interest, May 2006

  Pediatric Emergency Medicine Handbook

  MedAmerica Mutual newsletter announces Dr. Ghazala Sharieff's contribution to a pediatric EM handbook.

• FIRECOM E-LERT, May 17, 2006

  Operation Alert

  Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services awards DeKalb County Fire Rescue Services title of "Georgia's EMS Service of the Year."

• The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 7, 2006

  Beating the Clock

  Proposed system would treat severe heart attacks only at certain hospitals.

• DeKalb Medical Center, May 4, 2006

  DeKalb Rape Crisis Center Honors DeKalb Medical Center Physician Assistant for Longtime Support and Dedication

  Release by DeKalb Medical Center announces Jo Stearns' award.

• The Salinas Californian, March 29, 2006

  Streamlining the ER

  Natividad Medical Center trims its wait time in the unit.

• California HealthFax, March 13, 2006

  In Brief

  "In Brief" section notes CEP's expansion into Arizona.

Audio & Video News Clips

• KFMB: News 8

  ER Using Airline Tactics to Improve Patient Care (Broadband required: 54 mb)

  Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center featured for team coordination.