Massachusetts

MACEP is known as a strong advocate for emergency medicine and was invited by the State Legislature to participate in several State workgroups focused on boarding and crowding, as well as stroke.

Michigan

MCEP hosted another successful Michigan Emergency Medicine Assembly that was well attended and featured a balanced mix of exceptional educational presentations, networking/social events, resident rapid-fire lectures, family fun, and ended with a special reception to honor the chapter’s past presidents and 2023 award recipients. MCEP’s continued advocacy efforts include:

• Celebrated having the largest chapter contingency at ACEP’s Leadership and Advocacy Conference.
• Applauded the House passing the chapter’s Violence in the ED bills. Members of MCEP’s leadership testified at the House Criminal Justice Committee hearing on the legislation.
• Started conversations about pursuing an increase in Medicaid reimbursement with the state’s Medical Services Administration, which is part of the DHHS.
• Continuing to support ACEP’s efforts working with the FTC on consolidation’s effects on the emergency physician.

Minnesota

The Minnesota Chapter is committed to advocating for emergency physicians at the Capitol each year—fighting not just for the professionals in this specialty, but also for patients. This year, the chapter started significant initiatives to enhance its presence and reach, including the development of a new logo and website. These changes reflect the chapter’s commitment to adapt and grow in response to the evolving needs of the members and the communities they serve. Also, the chapter will host the MN Emergency Medicine Summit for the first time post-pandemic.

Mississippi

The Mississippi Chapter of ACEP has been able to strengthen its engagement with its lobbyist, establishing frontline access to EM-relevant legislation. Each week during Mississippi’s legislative session the chapter’s Board of Directors receives an itemization of relative initiatives, as well as a comprehensive summary, and timelines for tracking of initiatives from the lobbyist. The chapter Board gets informed early to monitor and identify potential threats, as well as opportunities for growth, to best serve emergency medicine in the state.

Missouri

MOCEP had a productive legislative year where the chapter battled and protected the scope of practice. Chapter leaders recognize that this will be an ongoing effort for many years to come, and are committed to continuing the fight. The chapter reported an excellent turnout at the Missouri Emergency Medicine Summit, its Advocacy Day, and the Missouri Reception at ACEP23. The chapter’s EPIC newsletter was revamped this year to provide more content that the members want to read. For more about the chapter’s 2022-23 work, their annual report is on MOCEP.org.