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Statement on the Safety and Efficacy of Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) reaffirms that current evidence indicates acetaminophen is the safest and most effective over-the-counter option for treating pain and fever in pregnant patients presenting to emergency departments. Acetaminophen has been trusted in clinical practice for decades and is one of the few analgesics with a strong safety record in […] -
Statement on Vaccines
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine Board of Directors has been closely following recent health related current events, specifically those related to vaccine recommendations. We stand with other healthcare professionals in practicing evidence-based medicine and simply state that vaccines prevent disease and save lives. We support their continued use to protect the health of individuals and communities. -
AMA Sign-on Letter on Extending the Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits
Dear Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Thune, Minority Leader Schumer, and Leader Jeffries: The undersigned physician organizations representing national medical societies and state medical associations write to urge Congress to enact legislation to extend the enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) established under section 36B(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. These enhanced credits have […]
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No Proof of ‘Uptick’ in Tylenol Overdoses After Trump Linked Drug to Autism
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AMA Sign-on Letter on Extending the Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits
Dear Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Thune, Minority Leader Schumer, and Leader Jeffries: The undersigned physician organizations representing national medical societies and state medical associations write to urge Congress to enact legislation to extend the enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) established under section 36B(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. These enhanced credits have […] -
AAEM Letter in Response to Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule
Dear Administrator Oz: The mission of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is to fight for high-quality patient care delivered by board-certified emergency physicians and champion a fair and equitable workplace for emergency physicians through advocacy and education. AAEM appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) […] -
Support Grows For Murphy, Young Legislation To Limit The Use of Non-Compete Clauses
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Statement on Buprenorphine Initiation and Prescribing in the Emergency Department