Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Emergency Care & Hospital Management Services
Emergent Medical Associates (EMA) has been a leader in emergency care and episodic care management for over three decades. Founded in 1991, we specialize in optimizing emergency department operations through proprietary analytics, clinical innovation, and physician-led leadership. Our team of 500+ providers delivers patient-centered care across 20+ sites in the Western United States, prioritizing quality, efficiency, and community impact. We partner with hospitals to implement data-driven strategies that improve patient outcomes, reduce wait times, and enhance operational performance.Our fellowship programs with institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and UCLA cultivate future clinical leaders while maintaining our commitment to advancing emergency medicine. With a focus on transparency, ethical practices, and stakeholder collaboration, we empower providers to deliver compassionate care while ensuring hospital sustainability. Our national advocacy efforts protect patient rights and strengthen emergency care infrastructure, reflecting our mission to create Departments of Excellence in every facility we serve.
Services
Emergency Care
Urgent Care
Hospital Admission
Provider Staffing
Performance Improvement
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years pioneering emergency department optimization with proven performance metrics
- 500+ board-certified providers trained in high-acuity emergency care
- Proprietary dashboards drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes
- Physician-led leadership ensures clinical excellence and hospital collaboration
- Fellowship programs with Carnegie Mellon and UCLA develop future leaders
Services
Emergency Care
Our emergency care services deliver immediate treatment for acute injuries and illnesses across 20+ hospital locations. Board-certified physicians utilize evidence-based protocols to stabilize patients, coordinate diagnostics, and ensure timely interventions. This critical service supports community health by maintaining accessible, high-quality emergency care infrastructure.
Provider Staffing
We supply hospitals with 500+ credentialed emergency medicine providers through comprehensive staffing solutions. Our services include credentialing, scheduling, and professional development to maintain consistent, qualified coverage. This ensures hospitals receive reliable physician resources aligned with operational needs.
Performance Improvement
Our performance improvement programs use proprietary analytics to track key metrics like patient throughput and satisfaction. Data-driven strategies identify inefficiencies and implement targeted solutions, helping hospitals achieve measurable gains in emergency department effectiveness and resource utilization.
Clinical Leadership Development
We cultivate clinical leaders through fellowship programs in administrative emergency medicine and ultrasound. Partnerships with institutions like Carnegie Mellon University provide advanced training in healthcare management, preparing physicians for leadership roles in emergency care operations.
Hospital Partnerships
We collaborate with hospitals to optimize emergency department operations through staffing, technology integration, and process improvements. Our partnership model focuses on creating 'Departments of Excellence' that enhance patient care quality while supporting institutional sustainability and community health outcomes.
People
Irv Edwards
Founder & President
Dr. Edwards founded EMA in 1989 after completing residency at Harbor UCLA. He serves as Chief of Staff at Chino Valley Medical Center and directs emergency services at multiple hospitals while leading EMA's clinical vision.
Mark Bell
President
Dr. Bell co-founded EMA's administrative residency program and developed strategies for emergency department efficiencies. With 25+ years in emergency medicine, he focuses on hospital partnerships and clinical leadership development.
Lee Weiss
Chief Clinical Operations Officer
Dr. Weiss oversees clinical operations with expertise in emergency medicine and infectious diseases. A former faculty member at NYU and Ohio State, he directs EMS services and implements quality initiatives across EMA facilities.
Ari Nagler
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Nagler brings 20+ years of healthcare leadership experience to EMA. His background in M&A and organizational development drives strategic growth initiatives while maintaining focus on clinical excellence and patient care.
Eugene Veksler
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Veksler manages EMA's financial operations with prior experience at Eisner Health and Disney. His expertise in healthcare finance and analytics supports sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
Questions
What emergency care services does EMA provide?
EMA manages emergency departments across 20+ hospitals in the Western US, offering 24/7 acute care, trauma response, and patient-centered treatment protocols.
How does EMA improve hospital emergency departments?
We implement proprietary performance dashboards, clinical best practices, and physician leadership programs to reduce wait times and improve patient outcomes.
What career opportunities exist at EMA?
We hire board-certified emergency physicians and offer fellowship programs in administrative leadership, ultrasound, and clinical education.
Which hospitals partner with EMA?
Our network includes facilities in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada, including Kula Hospital and Huntington Beach Hospital.
How does EMA support physician development?
We provide administrative residencies, leadership fellowships, and continuing medical education resources through partnerships with academic institutions.
Reviews (2)
Jeremy Mayo
Oct 15, 2021
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This company sent me a bill which my insurance agrees I should not have received. Both myself and my insurance have called multiple times with multiple voicemails and are unable to reach anybody.
Bobak Znr
Jun 23, 2020
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One of the leading independent contractors group in the country. They started an administrative fellowship joint w USC school of business many years ago before there was an administrative emergency medicine fellowship
