ACEP’s 2018 Legislative Update, by the Numbers
Over the last year, ACEP’s strong federal advocacy efforts have been rewarded with numerous, and significant, legislative…
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ACEP’s 2018 Legislative Update, by the Numbers
Over the last year, ACEP’s strong federal advocacy efforts have been rewarded with numerous, and significant, legislative... -
ACEP Responds to Harvard Pilgrim Prudent Layperson Violations
ACEP responded to a new Harvard Pilgrim Health Care policy that will be implemented in New Hampshire... -
NEMPAC Supports Candidates in 2018 Elections, Gets Results
The National Emergency Medicine Political Action Committee (NEMPAC) supported 227 candidates (200 House and 27 Senate) during...
ACEP Responds to Harvard Pilgrim Prudent Layperson Violations
ACEP responded to a new Harvard Pilgrim Health Care policy that will be implemented in New Hampshire…
NEMPAC Supports Candidates in 2018 Elections, Gets Results
The National Emergency Medicine Political Action Committee (NEMPAC) supported 227 candidates (200 House and 27 Senate) during…
U.S. Congress Passes Comprehensive Opioid Package
On Oct. 24, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping legislative package of bills to address the nation’s…
ACEP Statement Opposes Proposed Public Charge Policy
In response to a new proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that would…
ACEP Participates in Buprenorphine Discussion
On Oct. 4, 2018, ACEP participated in a meeting along with 10 other provider groups to discuss…
ACEP Weighs in on Draft Law Regarding Out-of-Network Billing Issues
ACEP President Vidor Friedman, MD, FACEP, recently met with Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) and Sen. Todd…
ACEP Submits Comments in Response to PFS Schedule and QPP Rule
ACEP submitted a robust set of comments responding to the calendar year 2019 Medicare Part B physician…
Federal Committee Recommends ACEP-Developed Payment Model
On Sept. 6, 2018, the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) voted in favor of recommending…
ACEP Participates in Drug Shortage Summit
n Sept. 20, 2018, Dr. Kivela participated in a drug shortage summit hosted by the American Society…