“That said, NEMPAC is also transparent, and we welcome all questions, concerns, and feedback regarding candidates we’ve supported,” Dr. Corker said. “Get involved and help us make a difference!”

Opportunities for Interaction

“I support NEMPAC … and hope you will too.”

— Kristin M. Donaldson, MD, MPH, FACEP | Illinois

Kristin M. Donaldson, MD, MPH, FACEP, said NEMPAC has provided opportunities for leaders in Illinois to interact with national and state level legislators during the past year. These interactions led to discussions about issues facing emergency physicians, including boarding, violence, and reimbursement.

“NEMPAC has provided these opportunities to educate legislators about important issues impacting emergency medicine and patients,” she said.

Openness to Collaboration

“I feel lucky to have a resource like NEMPAC…”

— Lisa Maurer, MD, FACEP | Wisconsin

Lisa Maurer, MD, FACEP, cited how NEMPAC’s influence and reputation on Capitol Hill has made a positive impact on the No Surprises Act legislation, regulation, and subsequent legal action, “without which we could be facing disastrous market forces for my independent democratic group.”

She noted how NEMPAC supports candidates on both sides of the aisle based on policy positions and openness to collaboration, and heavily considers input from local docs.

“Leaders in my state have been asked often about our personal experience and opinions regarding federal candidates,” Dr. Maurer said. “Frankly, I feel lucky to have a resource like NEMPAC where staff and docs on the Board of Directors use my hard-earned dollars to support the expert opinion and research that I don’t have the experience or time to do myself.”

Mr. Scheid is ACEP’s Communications Director.