--- title: The EMrecruits Weekly | January 27, 2015 description: A compilation of top medical news from trusted industry sources. image: https://www.emrecruits.com/hs-fs/file-2409977817-png/Misc/tort-reform.png --- [ ![EMrecruits Logo - ACEP App](https://www.emrecruits.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EMrecruits%20Logo%20-%20ACEP%20App.png?width=222&height=69&name=EMrecruits%20Logo%20-%20ACEP%20App.png)](https://www.emrecruits.com/) ## Exclusive Partner for Independent, Physician-Led Groups Across the Country #### EMrecruits Blog ## [The EMrecruits Weekly | January 27, 2015](https://www.emrecruits.com/blog/the-emrecruits-weekly-january-27-2015) Posted by [Jillian Roberson, Recruitment & Marketing Specialist](https://www.emrecruits.com/blog/author/jillian-roberson-recruitment-marketing-specialist) Find me on: [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/emrecruits) [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/emrecruits?trk=company_name) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/EMrecruits) 1/27/15 3:12 PM # The EMrecruits Weekly | January 27, 2015 ## Top Emergency Medicine News and Updates Explore the top stories in emergency medicine news via our weekly newsletter below. Don't forget to visit our career site as well for a complete listing of our [available emergency medicine careers](http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?c=qdT9VfwU&cs=9ymbVfwK).   ##### [**![rural-hospital-closures](https://www.emrecruits.com/hs-fs/file-2409977822-png/Misc/rural-hospital-closures.png?width=100&name=rural-hospital-closures.png "rural-hospital-closures")Rural Hospital Closures Leave Whole Communities Without Access to Emergency Care**](http://www.acepnow.com/article/rural-hospital-closures-leave-whole-communities-without-access-emergency-care/) from ACEP Now A look at the trends and effects of rural hospital closures across America, and how Emergency Medicine physicians need to be part of the discussion... ##### [The Trick Doctors and Nurses Use To Avoid Catching the Flu and Cold](http://www.today.com/health/how-doctors-nurses-avoid-catching-flu-colds-2D80448453) from Today Flu season is in full effect, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu vaccine has only been 23 percent effective against the virus. Here are the tricks to help prevent yourself from becoming ill... ##### **[ER Visits Still Rising Despite Affordable Care Act](http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20150117/NEWS/301169969) **from Modern Healthcare Patient emergency room visits rose sharply at hospitals with the highest ER use in 2013, the last year before the Affordable Care Act's insurance expansion kicked in and many of the hospitals with the busiest ERs in 2013 are reporting even higher volumes in 2014 despite the nation's declining uninsured rate... ##### [**![centers-medicaid-medicare](https://www.emrecruits.com/hs-fs/file-2407564305-jpg/Misc/centers-medicaid-medicare.jpg?width=100&name=centers-medicaid-medicare.jpg "centers-medicaid-medicare")Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Fee Schedule for 2015**](http://www.acepnow.com/article/centers-medicare-medicaid-services-releases-fee-schedule-2015/) from ACEP Now The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule on Oct. 31, 2014. It addresses changes to the physician fee schedule as well as other important Medicare Part B payment policies. The rule became effective Jan. 1, 2015, and was published in the Nov. 25, 2014... ##### [**Hospitals Reassess Security after Boston Surgeon Shooting, but is the Threat Overstated?**](http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/hospitals-reassess-security-after-boston-surgeon-shooting-threat-overstated/2015-01-22) from FierceHealthcare In the wake of this week's fatal shooting at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital, hospitals in the area plan to revisit their security plans, the *Boston Globe *reports... ##### **[![tort-reform](https://www.emrecruits.com/hs-fs/file-2409977817-png/Misc/tort-reform.png?width=100&name=tort-reform.png "tort-reform")Threat of Malpractice Lawsuits May Not Be Driving Defensive Medicine](http://www.acepnow.com/article/threat-malpractice-lawsuits-may-not-driving-defensive-medicine/) **from ACEP Now  Our recent study addressed the following question: do emergency physicians change their practice when the threat of malpractice suit is reduced? ##### [**Urgent Care Centers Popping Up Everywhere**](http://www.bloomberg.com/research/markets/news/article.asp?docKey=600-201412270617KRTRIB__BUSNEWS_62690_14273-1) from Bloomberg  Urgent care is becoming an increasingly bigger part of the Region's health care system, with clinics popping up in Northwest Indiana next to places like Great Clips or Chipotle.... 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