Montana

Montana ACEP continued to grow, reaching more than 100 members in 2025. The chapter continued to support students interested in emergency medicine at Rocky Vista University. In partnership with Idaho ACEP, the chapter will expand the Northwestern Ski Symposium to a two-day conference in 2026.

Nebraska

Nebraska ACEP continued to grow and strengthen its presence across the state. The chapter hosted a well-attended Annual Meeting, took part in the Nebraska Medical Association’s Advocacy Breakfast to engage directly with state legislators, and remained an active voice for emergency medicine throughout the legislative session.

Nevada

Nevada ACEP kicked off 2025 with a dinner event in Las Vegas for ACEP members and non-members, welcoming all residents and medical students. The chapter successfully recruited a physician from Las Vegas who represented Nevada at the ACEP25 Council and is now interested in joining the Nevada ACEP Board of Directors. Looking ahead to 2026, goals include organizing a board retreat and improving the frequency and quality of chapter newsletters to boost engagement and encourage greater involvement in ACEP activities.

New Hampshire        

As a member benefit, NHACEP hosted a ski day, a cruise on Lake Sunapee, and dinner meetings in Hanover and Concord. The chapter also sent two Councilors and an Alternate Councilor to ACEP25 to represent NHACEP and its members.

New Jersey

The chapter held its largest ever Scientific Assembly in 2025 with more than 350 attendees. NJACEP also had several advocacy wins. NJACEP continues to be one of the loudest voices in Trenton speaking to the value of physician-led, team-based care, especially in the ED.

New Mexico

At the 2025 ACEP Council meeting, NM ACEP submitted an emergency resolution urging ACEP to endorse evidence-based vaccine schedules, informing ACEP’s public statement and policy efforts. At the state level, the chapter joined forces with medical societies in New Mexico to advance legislative efforts that strengthen emergency medicine and public safety including malpractice reform, Medicaid funding, and scope of practice.

New York

New York ACEP advanced advocacy efforts through strategic partnerships and direct engagement. The chapter expanded the Workplace Violence Prevention Alliance to more than 70 EDs, secured passage of the Workplace Violence Prevention Bill, engaged the New York State Department of Health on key issues, and returned to Albany for an impactful, in-person Lobby Day addressing workplace violence, scope of practice, and reimbursement.

North Carolina

The North Carolina Chapter worked on Medicaid in 2025, educating legislators about the importance of Medicaid and the exponential impact of reimbursement cuts on EDs. The chapter also celebrated a big win when the NC Court of Appeals denied a constitutional challenge to hard-fought caps on medical malpractice damage awards.