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Emergency Medicine
When the Emergency Department Becomes a Pressure Cooker
Mar 23, 2026
Crowding and boarding in emergency departments create strain on staff, patients, and hospital operations. Dr. Richard Benson II explains how early recognition, coordinated communication, and clinician-led leadership help hospitals respond proactively, improve patient flow, and reduce delays during high-pressure periods.
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Clinician Career Growth & Development
What Happens After Residency: Navigating Your Next Steps in Medicine
Oct 08, 2025
Life after residency brings new opportunities and important decisions that shape your medical career. From choosing a specialty or pursuing fellowship training to starting your first attending role, exploring leadership growth, board certification, and wellness strategies, this guide helps you navigate the transition into independent practice with confidence.
Clinician Spotlight
Clinician Spotlight 
Emergency Medicine
Meet Josh Rodriguez, a PA Making a Lasting Impact
Oct 02, 2025
This PA Week, we spotlight Josh Rodriguez, PA-C, whose dedication in the emergency department reflects how PAs go beyond every day. From critical teamwork to compassionate patient care, Josh shows the vital role PAs play in improving outcomes and supporting communities. Celebrate PA Week with ApolloMD and explore careers that make an impact.
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Clinicians
Improving ED Patient Flow and Enhancing Care Efficiency
Sep 19, 2025
Every second matters in the ED. Improving patient flow, from triage to discharge, reduces waits, crowding, and burnout while boosting safety and satisfaction. With rapid testing, clear roles, data-driven metrics, co-located services, and targeted telehealth consults, teams deliver quicker decisions, shorter stays, and better outcomes.
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Clinician Lifestyle & Wellness
Resilience in Emergency Medicine: Dr. Lipscomb on Thriving Amid Change
Sep 15, 2025
Emergency medicine is full of nonstop challenges, from burnout to rising patient expectations. Dr. Michael Lipscomb shares how resilience in emergency medicine through self-care, mindset, and practical habits helps physicians and providers reset, recharge, thrive, and deliver high-quality care amid constant change in the healthcare environment.
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Clinician Career Growth & Development
How ApolloMD’s Chief Legal Officer Bridges Medicine and Law
Sep 04, 2025
After 25 years as an emergency physician and healthcare executive, Brett Cannon, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP added “Chief Legal Officer” to his title at ApolloMD. His dual expertise in medicine and law strengthens advocacy for physicians, patients, and the healthcare system on issues from managed care to the No Surprises Act.
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News
Welcome New Emergency Medicine Fellows, Dr. Amna Jamshad & Dr. Tianyi “Tom” Li
Aug 11, 2025
ApolloMD welcomes Dr. Amna Jamshad and Dr. Tianyi Li to our Emergency Medicine Administrative Fellowship. Over the next two years, they will combine clinical practice with leadership, operations, and healthcare management training to prepare for shaping the future of emergency medicine.
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Planning for a New Federal Budget and Its Financial Impact
Jul 31, 2025
With the 2026 federal budget finalized, physicians and especially independent contractors should reassess their financial strategies. From major updates to the SALT cap and QBI deductions to new child investment accounts, this legislation brings meaningful changes that could impact income, tax planning, and long-term investments. Financial advisor Nolan Pendleton, CFP™, RICP, MBA, shares what every healthcare professional should review now to stay ahead.
Clinician Spotlight
Emergency Medicine
Baba Adeyemi, DO & Cyril Fider, MD
Jul 30, 2025
Following a tragic party shooting, Drs. Adeyemi and Fider led with calm, coordination, and clinical skill during a sudden surge of trauma patients. Their swift action and clear teamwork ensured timely, life-saving care, embodying ApolloMD’s mission to put patients first, even in the most extraordinary moments.
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Healthcare Industry
Navigating the 2025 Leapfrog Survey Changes
Jun 23, 2025
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Survey for 2025 incorporates several notable updates to reflect evolving standards in hospital safety.
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Celebrating Excellence: ApolloMD Partners Achieve Top Ratings in Leapfrog Quality Measures for 2025 Hospital Safety Grade
Jun 17, 2025
ApolloMD celebrates our partner hospitals for earning top marks in the latest national safety ratings—demonstrating exceptional commitment to quality care, patient outcomes, and continuous improvement.
Clinician Spotlight
Emergency Medicine
Sandesh (Sunny) Raj, MD
Jun 06, 2025
Sandesh (Sunny) Raj, MD, led a life-saving response to a rare airway emergency. When a patient arrived on Easter Sunday with rapidly worsening breathing, Dr. Raj recognized signs of adult epiglottitis — a rare, potentially fatal condition. His swift action and leadership helped coordinate an emergency tracheostomy in the ED, ultimately saving the patient’s life.
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Leadership & Strategy
#YoginUnplugged | May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
In this episode, Yogin breaks down key healthcare headlines including major NIH grant cuts, a new executive order on drug pricing, FDA approval of an at-home cervical cancer test, rising rural hospital closures, and the latest measles outbreak updates.
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Leadership & Strategy
#YoginUnplugged | May 7, 2025
May 07, 2025
In this episode, Yogin covers the latest healthcare headlines including FDA layoffs and rehiring efforts, a DOJ investigation into Medicare Advantage kickbacks, Aetna’s upcoming ACA exchange exit, reinstated funding for the Women’s Health Initiative, updates to the Safe to Sleep campaign, rising hospital financial pressures, a surge in measles cases, political bias in medical journals, and the link between plastics and cardiovascular health risks.
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Leadership & Strategy
#YoginUnplugged | April 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
In this episode, Yogin dives into: Medicaid Cuts on the Horizon, Reimbursement Shifts, Measles Outbreak, and Autism Trends Under Review.
Clinician Spotlight
Emergency Medicine
Lauren Izzell, FNP-C
Apr 18, 2025
Lauren Izzell, FNP-C, had just finished an evening shift when she received a call from her close friend, the patient. The quick response from Lauren and coordinated actions of the UNC Health Southeastern Emergency and OBGYN teams, saved this patient’s life.