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Federal Advocacy Overview

A Unified Voice for Emergency Physicians

"Emergency medicine is being attacked from all sides. We need to fight for our patients, friends and family."

Ryan Stanton, MD, FACEP

As your voice in Washington, D.C., ACEP is an active force working on important issues affecting emergency medical care. One common thread runs through all of ACEP's federal advocacy efforts: ensuring life-saving emergency care is there when it's needed nationwide.

  • Be part of ACEP's legislative efforts with the 911 Grassroots Network. You'll be empowered to cultivate long-term relationships with federal legislators and their staff so you can convey ACEP's legislative priorities.
  • Support the election or re-election of federal candidates with a commitment to emergency medicine and patients with the bi-partisan National Emergency Medical Political Action Committee (NEMPAC).
  • Stay informed with ACEP's Regulatory Affairs team, who monitors and responds to federal regulations and other policies by federal agencies to advocate on your behalf to reduce burdensome requirements that impact your ability to treat patients, ensure fair reimbursement, and eliminate unfair insurer billing practices.

Current Advocacy Initiatives

Boarding & Crowding

Mental Health

Medicare / Medicaid

Value of EM

Surprise Billing

Workforce Issues

EHR Burden

Medicare Reimbursement

Drug Shortages

Emergency Medicine APMs

Health Care Reform

Access to EM

Liability Reform

Letters to Congress

ED Violence

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