PENNSYLVANIA

In 2022, PACEP modernized its decades-old political action committee, the Pennsylvania Emergency Physicians Political Action Committee (PEP-PAC). This transformation included establishing bylaws, electing a board of directors, partnering with a bipartisan consulting firm focused on compliance with lobbying finances and disclosures, and embarking on an innovative fundraising campaign, “$22 for $22,000 in 2022.” These efforts will ensure that emergency physicians can continue to advocate effectively in Harrisburg.

TEXAS

TCEP restructured its Government Relations Council that will lead its advocacy efforts alongside its state lobbyists. The chapter hosted its Advocacy Training Day in November for all interested members. To strengthen the chapter’s relationships with legislators, TCEP facilitated Legi-Zoom calls and ED visits with key legislators.

VIRGINIA

The Virginia chapter is gearing up for an intense 2023 State General Assembly session. From fair payment to boarding and crowding and workplace violence, the chapter is on the front lines of creating and promoting solutions through legislation and regulation. Get the latest on Virginia’s main issues at www.vacep.org/issues.

WEST VIRGINIA

The West Virginia Chapter resumed sending one resident from each EM residency program in the state to ACEP’s Leadership and Advocacy Conference. The Chapter is working collaboratively with the WV Partnership for Health Innovation to establish a statewide system for ED Palliative Care Referrals.

WISCONSIN

In 2023, the Wisconsin Chapter will prioritize increasing the Medicaid reimbursement rates associated with emergency codes. While the increase from the last budget has improved reimbursement for emergency codes for the first time in three decades, more work is needed to get on par with other states. WI-ACEP continues to collaborate with residency programs to present the Annual Wisconsin Emergency Medicine Research Forum. The chapter is focused on overall member engagement and increasing its support to those in more rural areas.

Chapters were well represented during the ACEP22 Council Meeting in San Francisco.