District of Columbia

The DCACEP Chapter submitted two resolutions that were passed by the ACEP Council in October 2024—Workplace Violence and the first resolution of support for the Well Workplace policy statement. The DCACEP Chapter also collaborated with the Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) on licensing and renewals in Washington, D.C.

Florida

The Florida Chapter focused on leadership development through clear expectations and open communication; expanded influence through strategic engagement and strengthening external communications with legislators, the public, and others; prioritized membership engagement and set record attendance at FCEP’s Symposium by the Sea; and relocated to a new headquarters, eliminating the chapter’s mortgage obligation.

Georgia

In December, GCEP hosts its Leadership and Advocacy Conference with a record number of Georgia General Assembly guests. For 2025, GCEP plans a medical liability reform push, partnering with the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) and other specialty societies. GCEP is well positioned to lead the fight, with the chapter’s members chairing MAG’s Council on Legislation and its Tort Relief Taskforce.

Government Services

In 2024, GSACEP hosted its largest Government Services Symposium, welcoming more than 150 participants. The chapter selected Capt. Mike Ramirez, MD, MS, as the second COL (Dr.) Dave Barry Leadership Development fellow. GSACEP also continued its research efforts to assess military health care readiness and ensure access to mental health resources.

Hawaii

Hawaii ACEP bid aloha mid-term to a wonderful president, Beth England, MD, and welcomed Mark Baker, MD, FACEP, in serving his third presidential term. HI-ACEP advocated at Leadership and Advocacy Conference for solutions to emergency department boarding, mental health, and physician safety. The chapter’s annual conference was a wonderful event with members, and bylaws revisions were approved. Jobs are available in paradise for anyone interested!

Idaho

Idaho ACEP worked with national ACEP to release a statement following the SCOTUS decision to allow emergency abortions in Idaho. The chapter remains hopeful that more states will lift restrictions to vital emergency care,  position outlined in amicus briefs filed in Texas and Idaho by ACEP, defending physician autonomy.

Illinois

ICEP’s Patient and Physician Advocacy Committee has been working with the Illinois Political Action Committee to provide campaign donations and make in-person visits to political events for candidates who support emergency medicine access and safety. ICEP is working with aligned professional societies to pass patient safety legislation, ensuring patients’ access to physician-directed care and freedom from workplace violence.