West Virginia

The chapter’s Emergency Medicine Summit took place on September 7, 2023, at Stonewall Resort and approximately 25 percent of WVACEP’s membership attended. WVACEP has had watchful eye on the state capital. The continuing concern of the state’s opioid epidemic is emerging from the shadows of COVID, along with other issues such as EMS coverage, payment and tort reform, sexual assault, child abuse, helmet use, and ATV use. More recently, topics such as issues of vaccine mandates and scope of practice are pushing to the forefront. WVACEP is at the table and actively involved in these important matters on behalf of its members.

Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Chapter continued to prioritize increasing the Medicaid reimbursement rates associated with emergency codes. Largely because of grassroots efforts by WIACEP members, another increase was approved to help bring Wisconsin more in line with other states. WI-ACEP continues to collaborate with state 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 of the state.

Wyoming

The Wyoming Chapter is using 2024 to begin re-engaging the WY ACEP chapter members and identifying the most pressing topics and membership needs within the state.