Illinois

During the past year, ICEP has made significant strides in advancing the chapter’s advocacy priorities:

• The introduction of Illinois Senate Bills 1621 and 1622 marked a pivotal moment in the chapter’s fight against violence targeting health care workers in the emergency department.
• The chapter’s efforts to combat boarding issues have resulted in constructive dialogues with health care leaders and policy makers.
• In the chapter’s campaign against scope creep, chapter leaders successfully established a foundation for future regulatory clarity.

Indiana

The Indiana Chapter advocated for the passage of SEA 400, which states that emergency departments must have an on-site and on-duty physician at all times that is responsible for the emergency department.

Iowa

The Iowa Chapter advocated for tort reform and non-economic damage caps.

Kansas

Kansas ACEP worked in close collaboration with the state’s elected officials and helped push for increased funding for behavioral health emergencies, securing $22.5 million dollars in funding to help create a new Behavioral Health Emergency Department. The chapter is also arranging a large advocacy event in Topeka, where many KSACEP members will meet with legislators to discuss issues currently impacting emergency medicine.

Kentucky

Kentucky ACEP has focused on physician scope of practice. In addition to this work, the chapter added an emergency pediatric section to its Board of Directors to further involve that community. The chapter’s annual meeting has provided a venue for statewide research poster presentations and the “Battle of the Bluegrass” emergency medicine residency competition.

Louisiana

During 2023, the Lousiana Chapter celebrated its members’ achievements in excellence, including Dr. Nicole McCoin’s honor as recipient of the ACEP National Emergency Medicine Faculty Teaching Award. Dr. Keith Van Meter was elected by the LA-ACEP Board to serve as its representative on the Governor’s Louisiana Emergency Response Network. Dr. Jamie Kuo was elected by the chapter Board to represent LA-ACEP at the 2023 Louisiana State Medical Society House of Delegates. She was also appointed to serve on the National ACEP State Legislative and Regulatory Committee, where she joins veteran members Dr. Debbie Fletcher and Dr. Luke LeBas.

Maine

This year, the Maine Chapter created a new political action committee (PAC). The chapter PAC will focus on state legislative issues related to emergency medicine and Maine emergency physicians.

Maryland

The Maryland ACEP Chapter Practice Management Committee successfully organized two highly attended virtual events. The first event centered on the current and future state of EMS offloading, and the second event explored potential strategies for the future of the Global Budget Revenue program in emergency medicine. Additionally, prominent chapter leaders regularly participate in the HSCRC ED Flow Committee, advocating for emergency physicians in Maryland.