The National Report Card on the State of Emergency Medicine.

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The National Report Card on the State of Emergency Medicine.

January 25, 2006

American College of Emergency Physicians; ACEP

This Web site provides access to emergency medical services evaluations in four categories: access, quality and patient safety, public health and prevention, and medical liability environment. The site also offers an interactive map of the nation, with detailed information and a "grade" for each state.

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