New York

New York ACEP is working to advance legislation addressing emergency department violence. The chapter also defeated physician assistant independent practice and maintained the physician-led team; supported the expanded ability for first response services to administer blood transfusions; and supported insurance coverage and cost ceilings on epinephrine.

North Carolina

In 2024, NCCEP was proud to have a second member, Jennifer Casaletto, MD, FACEP, elected to the ACEP Board of Directors in as many years. The chapter successfully lobbied BCBSNC to rescind an inappropriate policy regarding evaluation and management codes. The chapter also banded together to recover from Hurricane Helene, which devastated western North Carolina, affecting the state’s local communities and national IV fluid supplies.

Ohio

The Residents’ Assembly and Medical Student Symposium had a record attendance of 450. Ohio ACEP’s Advocacy Day spurred House Bill 452, addressing hospital violence, which is now advancing to the Senate. At the ACEP Council, Ohio members held leadership roles, and at ACEP24, the newly edited Carol Rivers’ Emergency Medicine textbook was showcased. The chapter also offered ultrasound, oral board, and emergent delivery sim courses.

Oklahoma

The Oklahoma College of Emergency Medicine Physicians unveiled a new website in 2024, featuring member spotlights, advocacy updates, and a searchable database for statewide emergency department resources. OCEP leaders are making resident outreach visits to promote College activities and benefits of membership. Priorities for 2025 include member engagement and retention, leadership development, and state advocacy efforts.

Oregon

OR-ACEP’s greatest success this year was lobbying in support of an EMS modernization bill that will strengthen statewide EMS coordination and ensure timely access to trauma, cardiac, stroke, critical care, and behavioral health specialty care. OR-ACEP worked with state agencies and legislators to address the boarding crisis and improve health system capacity by implementing a statewide transfer coordination center.

Pennsylvania

The chapter’s biggest victory was the successful passage of legislation to limit health care noncompete agreements to one year. This landmark law was signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro in July and will take effect Jan. 1, 2025. The chapter leaders extend special thanks to Rep. Dan Frankel and Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD, (an ACEP member) for their instrumental roles in achieving this outcome.

Puerto Rico

In May 2024, Puerto Rico ACEP hosted its annual Caribbean Congress in San Juan, attracting more than 250 attendees. Additionally, the chapter hosted two virtual discussions on managing critically ill patients and resuscitating poisoned patients. Dedicated to emergency medicine’s future, Puerto Rico ACEP provided mentorship and support to residents attending ACEP’s Leadership and Advocacy Conference and other chapter events.