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It’s Time To Take A Stand For Emergency Care
With the end of the Texas legislative session coming on May 27, 2019, it’s time to take a stand. Insurance companies are doing what they do best…delaying and denying to avoid covering their patients. We are fighting for several bills that protect patients and hold insurance companies accountable. Time Is Running Out! Tell your legislators insurance companies need to honor their contractual …
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Stitches. When Do You Need Them?
You’re chopping food for dinner and slice your finger by accident, but how bad is it really? Or maybe your child steps on a sharp object while on the playground and has a large gash on his foot. Can you just clean it up and wrap it in a bandage or is it severe enough to require stitches? Basic scratches are easily taken care of at home with simple cleaning and first aid, but you may not be …
HOW THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE CAN FULFILL “OUR PROMISE TO PATIENTS” THIS SESSION
By Eric McLaughlin, M.D. & Board Member, Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (TAFEC) Texas consumers increasingly have their access to emergency medical care delayed or altogether thwarted, and their coverage for legitimate care denied. After witnessing this alarming trend, Texas’ freestanding emergency room community is taking action to better protect and inform …
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Sports Team Emergency Action Plan
Sports team seasonal play brings us spring training and summer fun. It's how families in Kingwood, Porter, New Caney, Atascocita, Huffman, Valley Ranch, and surrounding communities spend quality family time together. We're excited right along with you! We want the season to be healthy and uneventful for everyone. No one likes to see a child injured during gameplay. That is why we are bringing you …
Common Dance Injuries
As a parent, what can be done to avoid common dance injuries? Dance, in all its form, beauty and grace, is a physically demanding activity. Do not be fooled by how simple and effortless a dancer may make it seem. Dancing involves hours of practice and rigorous rehearsals. It requires stamina, strength, endurance, and flexibility. Exertion levels are comparable to those of professional …
Jeremy Brynes – New CEO
Jeremy Brynes, CEO Kingwood, TX, Jan 28, 2019 – Kingwood Emergency Hospital, a Facilities Management Group enterprise, opened in January of 2018 to provide both emergency room and in-patient services to the residents of Kingwood, Porter, New Caney, Humble, Atascocita and neighboring communities. The hospital is pleased to announce the recent addition of Jeremy Brynes as Chief Executive …
FamilyTime Honors Dr. Kim Waaso
FamilyTime Honors Dr. Kim Waaso, D.O., FACEP, Kingwood Emergency Hospital physician, at FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center’s Hearts of Gold Gala on Saturday, January 26, 2019. She will be recognized as FamilyTime’s 2018 Women of Achievement in the Medical category. Since 1990, FamilyTime has served local families in crisis situations. Each year the Center recognizes women in the community …
Kingwood Emergency Hospital Celebrates One Year
Kingwood, TX, Jan 16, 2019 – Kingwood Emergency Hospital celebrates one year of service to the community on January 29, 2018. Kingwood Emergency Hospital is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) as a specialty hospital. The hospital specializes in delivering high-quality, concierge emergency and inpatient care in a beautiful environment. Because …
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Freestanding ERs seeking Medicare and Medicaid Recognition
BASTROP, Texas (Nexstar) -- Texas is home to more than 200 independent, freestanding emergency centers. They aren’t affiliated with a hospital and aren’t recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, so people with that insurance may have to pay full price if they go there. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., R-LA, has introduced a bill titled the “Emergency Care Improvement Act," which …
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