Montana

Montana ACEP held a successful Spring Symposium in Bozeman, showcasing local EM experts in a sunny outdoor setting beneath the Bridger Mountain range. Chapter members advocated at the State Capitol for the prioritization of physician-led teams, worked with state leaders to expand mental health services and eliminate ED mental health boarding, and embarked on an advocacy campaign opposing legislation of medical practice standards.

Nevada

NV ACEP is committed to advocating for emergency physicians at the state capital during the biennial Legislative Sessions. In 2023, without a budget for a lobbyist, the chapter successfully interfaced with other organizations to yield reasonable outcomes on two issues: med-mal reform and PA practice independence. As a small state chapter with limited resources and availability, it has been challenging to have the chapter’s interests represented in Carson City when it counts most. The chapter has avoided some onerous bills over the years, which have been significant threats to both patients and physicians’ livelihood, but the challenges are not over. The chapter’s goal for 2024 is to increase membership and re-engage the current members to leave a mark at the next Legislative session. The ACEP24 Scientific Assembly will come to Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 next year.

New Hampshire

Signed by Gov. Christopher Sununu, SB 58 allows law enforcement to arrest people engaged in threatened or actual violence, while in the care of a medical professional on the premises of a residential care or health care facility. A physician member of NHACEP testified and helped get this important legislation passed.

New Jersey

New Jersey ACEP advocates for emergency physicians by actively engaging with legislators on critical legislative priorities, addressing matters related to scope of practice and other issues affecting members and their patients. Additionally, chapter leaders regularly visit medical schools and residency programs in the state to better understand their needs and provide support for the next generation of emergency physicians in New Jersey.

New Mexico

The chapter’s commitment to the future of emergency medicine continues to grow with the establishment of the New Mexico Medical Student Council. The chapter’s recently formed Recruitment and Retention Committee is dedicated to amplifying member engagement in legislative and advocacy activities. NM ACEP was represented at the ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference by six members who met with House and Senate officials’ staff on Capitol Hill to advocate on issues related to ED boarding, workplace violence in the ED, and Medicare reimbursement for ED care. The NM ACEP Political Action Committee welcomed new Board members and is set to undergo revitalization.