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SAVE THE DATE
MAY 8, 2012
NJ-ACEP Scientific Assembly
being held at
The National Conference Center, Holiday Inn
East Windsor, NJ
Speakers Include:
Dr. Kenneth Butler of University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Angela Mills of Penn Medicine
Dr. Douglas McGhee of Einstein Healthcare Network,
Philadelphia
Dr. Jill Ripper of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Dr. Steven Stack of the American Medical Association
**THIS YEAR WE WILL BE OFFERING
OSTEOPATHIC ACCREDITATION IN ADDITION TO ALLOPATHIC
ACCREDITATION**
STAYED TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION
From the
Statehouse...Beverly Lynch & AJ Sabath, Advocacy &
Management Group
At midnight on January 9, 2012, the
213th Legislative Session ended - with 8,200+ bills
introduced; and 4.5% (or 371) were signed into law.
The very next day, January 10, 2012, the new
214th Legislature was sworn in, and thus began a new two
year legislative session. To date, already 3,500+ bills
have been filed for consideration, and committee hearings
are beginning in earnest.
EMS Bill Conditionally Vetoed
Governor Chris Christie has refused to sign the EMS overhaul
bill, and has sent his "conditional veto" of S-818/A-2095 to
the New Jersey Legislature. Since yesterday marked the end
of the current two year legislative session, this CV means
the bill is "dead" for this session. The Legislature has no
time to consider and vote on his CV.
Senate sponsor, Sen. Joseph Vitale
(D-Woodbridge) has expressed his desire to "retool" the
measure in the new session, which convenes today at noon.
Contained in the CV was the following
language:
"While this legislation is
well-intentioned and suggests several potential changes that
seek to create a more coherent regulatory structure for the
State's EMS system, I am advised that implementation of the
requirements and commitments provided for in the bill would
cost the State and municipalities across the State millions
of dollars......While this bill is an important step in
highlighting the need for certain improvements in our EMS
system, the changes in this bill raise a multitude of new
issues that need to be thoughtfully considered before our
current system."
Senator Joseph Vitale (D-Woodbridge), the
new chairman of the Senate Health Committee has reaffirmed
his commitment to addressing the Governor's CV issues and
moving the measure in the new session.
NJ-ACEP is looking
for a few good men and women....
Have some good ideas to make NJ-ACEP better
and stronger? Have just a little spare time to support your
profession? If so, consider a run for the Board of
Directors. The Board meets in January, March, July,
September and November. Interested? Four slots available!
Send NJ-ACEP a short bio for distribution to the members
with the ballot, e-mail Lauren at lauren@amg101.com.
Deadline: March 16, 2012
ACEP is proud to introduce a new program
honoring excellence in communication. This awards program
recognizes members who go above and beyond to promote ACEP's
key messages and to educate the public. Three members
received Communications Lifetime Achievement Awards, along
with one who was named an ACEP Spokesperson of the Year.
Please congratulate these members on receiving the inaugural
Spokesperson Awards:
Ryan Stanton, MD (Lexington, KY)
ACEP Spokesperson of the Year
Leigh Vinocur, MD, FACEP (Baltimore, MD)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Al Sacchetti, MD, FACEP (Camden, NJ)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard O'Brien, MD, FACEP (Scranton, PA)
Lifetime Achievement Award
The awards will be presented to these
individuals during ACEP's Leadership and Advocacy conference
in May.
Congratulations to New Jersey’s own Dr.
Sacchetti!
The New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance
has identified a handful of bills introduced in the new
legislative session that will be important for the medical
community to follow.
Old Bill #A1367/S610
New Bill #A966
Sponsors: Weber, Chiusano, McHose
Summary: Caps noneconomic damages in medical
malpractice actions at $250,000.
Old Bill #A260
New Bill #A1689
Sponsors: Russo
Summary: Establishes a medical malpractice part
in the Superior Court.
Old Bill #A1982/S670
New Bill #A1806
Sponsors: Conaway, O'Scanlon, Weber, Handlin, McHose,
Angelini, Riley, Huttle, Chiusano
Summary: Concerns liability in good faith
treatment cases, standards of care, insurance coverage for
medical malpractice actions and also sets time limits on
medical malpractice claims being filed.
Old Bill #AA1806/S1844
New Bill #A1926
Sponsors: Casagrande
Summary: Establishes limits for certain damages
in medical malpractice actions.
Take time to recognize the best!
The NJ-ACEP Awards Committee is looking for nominees for
its 2011 winners....you know you work with the best....take
a minute and complete the nomination form in any category:
Distinguished Service, EMS, Educator of the Year, "Good
Government," Clinical Expertise, Resident and Medical
Student. It's a terrific way to say thanks! Deadline is
April 20, 2012.
March 20
9:30 am |
Board of
Directors/Membership Meeting |
New Jersey Hospital Association, Princeton |
May 8
7 am |
NJACEP
Scientific Assembly |
Holiday Inn Conf. Ctr
East Windsor |
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