Louisiana

The Louisiana American College of Emergency Physicians hosted two CME events, the spring Education Conference and CME Crawl 2025 in New Orleans, offering dynamic sessions for members and boosting educational engagement. The chapter also strengthened its advocacy footprint by appointing its executive board representative to the Louisiana Emergency Response Network, and the Board of Directors hosted their first retreat for strategic planning and committee development.

Maine

In 2025, Maine ACEP strengthened leadership through monthly meetings and launched a strategic membership initiative. The chapter co-hosted a Maine reception at ACEP25 and hosted a successful, standalone Leadership Summit in September featuring nationally recognized speakers and statewide collaboration to advance emergency care.

Maryland

In 2025, Maryland ACEP drove advocacy forward with statewide town halls on legislative updates, the General Assembly, the Future of Emergency Medicine, and its Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design model, and brought members together at the March Educational Conference. Together, these efforts strengthened physician engagement, delivered meaningful education, and reinforced the chapter’s commitment to members and patients.

Massachusetts

In May 2025, the Massachusetts Chapter successfully hosted its Annual Educational Conference and Meeting, welcoming 125 attendees. The Chapter remains actively engaged in advocating for workplace violence prevention legislation and is optimistic about its passage during the current legislative session.

Michigan

Beginning late last year, MCEP helped prevent a crisis that would have significantly impacted the practice of emergency medicine and all health care in Michigan. A proposed bill sought to substantially increase the caps for non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases, which would have led to higher liability insurance costs, reduced access to care, and increased health care costs across the state. Other ongoing advocacy efforts include conversations about increases in Medicaid reimbursement with the state’s Medical Services Administration/Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as well as additional protections against workplace violence for health care workers in the ED.

Mississippi

This year, Mississippi ACEP represented members and patients at the Leadership and Advocacy Conference (LAC), meeting with legislators, including a face-to-face with U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. (R–Miss.) The chapter continues to work on legislative goals, actively recruit new leaders, and is redirecting its mission to involve and engage its members. An effort by nurse practitioners for independent practice was defeated in the state’s legislature, and the chapter is committed to continuing that advocacy effort.

Missouri

MOCEP has worked to revamp the Missouri Chapter awards program to enhance recognition efforts. The chapter is preparing for the 2026 Missouri Emergency Medicine Symposium planned for May 29, 2026, which will include interactive sessions and add a student-focused track. Also ahead in 2026, MOCEP’s Advocacy Day will drive impactful advocacy initiatives.