ACEP Virtual Day on the Hill: Advocating From the Front Line
On Tuesday, April 28, ACEP hosted a successful and first-of-its kind, “Virtual Hill Day”. This virtual event…
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ACEP Virtual Day on the Hill: Advocating From the Front Line
On Tuesday, April 28, ACEP hosted a successful and first-of-its kind, “Virtual Hill Day”. This virtual event... -
ACEP Board Addresses “Doctor” Title and More
The ACEP Board of Directors met Feb. 5–6, 2020, and approved several policy statements and initiatives. To... -
Submit Your Comments Now for Opioid, Pneumonia Clinical Policies
The following drafts are open for comments until Feb. 15: “Clinical Policy: Critical Issues Related to Opioids...
ACEP Board Addresses “Doctor” Title and More
The ACEP Board of Directors met Feb. 5–6, 2020, and approved several policy statements and initiatives. To…
Submit Your Comments Now for Opioid, Pneumonia Clinical Policies
The following drafts are open for comments until Feb. 15: “Clinical Policy: Critical Issues Related to Opioids…
EM Doc Works with Indiana Lawmakers to Help Young Pregnant Patients
In most states, minors who are pregnant can consent for their own care. But as I learned…
Update from ACEP’s 2019 Leadership & Advocacy Conference
The ACEP Leadership & Advocacy Conference (LAC) gives ACEP members a unique opportunity to learn more about…
ACEP Board Considers Firearm Safety, Leadership Diversity, and More During January Meeting
In late January, the ACEP Board of Directors met and considered several issues related to practice trends…
U.S. Congress Passes Comprehensive Opioid Package
On Oct. 24, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping legislative package of bills to address the nation’s…
ACEP Participates in Buprenorphine Discussion
On Oct. 4, 2018, ACEP participated in a meeting along with 10 other provider groups to discuss…
ACEP Weighs in on Draft Law Regarding Out-of-Network Billing Issues
ACEP President Vidor Friedman, MD, FACEP, recently met with Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) and Sen. Todd…
U.S. Senate Passes Two ACEP-Developed Opioid Bills
On Oct. 3, Congress passed critical opioid legislation. Included in the package are the “Alternatives to Opioids…