But Leapfrog has indicated intent to publicly report in the future to “shine a light on the current crisis and its associated patient safety risks.”

ACEP, chapters and members are working at every level to tackle the boarding crisis. Together, we can enhance transparency, improve data sharing and move everyone closer to system-wide solutions that improve care and make it easier for you to save lives.

New AHRQ Report Highlights Emergency Physician Leadership on Boarding Solutions

ACEP is proud to lead the way on collaborative solutions necessary to address the nation’s boarding crisis, including the advocacy work that paved the way for the landmark AHRQ summit and newly published report.

The report captures many of emergency physicians’ biggest concerns and calls out ACEP-supported solutions to address boarding head-on, including enhancing measurement and standards, re-aligning hospital incentives, and increasing the support necessary to empower emergency physicians to do their jobs and save lives.

“The boarding crisis is straining our emergency departments and putting lives at risk,” said Alison Haddock, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP. “The only way to solve this crisis is through collaborative action. We are making progress and we are very eager to see government and health care leaders work together with us to move policies and initiatives from discussion to implementation.”

ACEP25 Salt Lake City & More

• Registration is open for ACEP25 in Salt Lake City, and “The Pitt” is making an appearance! ACEP just announced actor Noah Wyle, along with writer and producer Joe Sachs, MD, FACEP, and medical advisor Mel Herbert, MD, FACEP, for an exclusive panel discussion at ACEP25. Everything else you expect from the world’s largest EM conference is still on tap for September 7-10. The Section Hall Crawl is back. The ACEP25 Block Party just needs you to add some fun, and Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton will deliver the Opening Session keynote. Mr. Hamilton will share his inspiring journey of resilience – from childhood illness to cancer battles – offering a powerful message of perseverance, hope, and turning obstacles into opportunities during the Opening Session. A Wellness Hike will get you out in the fresh air, and two nights of mix-and-mingle activities by JamPack offer a great way to end a busy day of learning. Be sure to check out the popular pre-conference courses! Register with promo code ThePitt for a $100 discount.
• Recognizing the incredible toll that malpractice suits take on its membership, the ACEP Board and the ACEP Medical Legal Committee have created a peer mentorship program for ACEP members. This program does not take the place of your malpractice attorney. What it does is give emergency physicians a way to feel less alone in their journey and talk with another emergency physician who has experience with the medical malpractice system. By filling out a request form, ACEP members will be put in touch with a member of the Medical Legal Committee who will act as a peer mentor. What can a peer mentor do? They can listen and offer guidance on the malpractice process, insight into the timelines and the important steps of a malpractice suit and share experiences with real life situations that we have encountered to help guide you. What this program cannot do is provide specific suggestions for your case because that would entail you sharing specific details with the team that would not be protected from discovery.