State Advocacy

Physician Staff Requirement in Emergency Departments

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is a staunch supporter of physician-led team-based care that ensures that every patient has access to high quality medical care from an educated and...

Indiana Enacts Expanded Abortion Prohibition

South Carolina Seeks to Enact Further Abortion Restrictions

Tennessee Trigger on Abortion Goes into Effect

Judicial Ruling Protects EMTALA-related Care in Idaho

State-Level Updates

Advocacy at Home: Key Messages

Talking Points: Insurance Company Misbehavior

February 2022 Board Blog - Legislative Wins, Updates on Task Forces, and More

South Dakota Scores Scope of Practice Victory

State Legislative/Regulatory Committee

Louisiana Scores Important Scope of Practice Win

Approved 1135 Waivers, State By State

ACEP 911 Network Weekly Update

ACEP 911 Legislative Grassroots Network

Leadership & Advocacy Conference

PDMP Legislation

Naloxone Legislation

Pain Management

Continuing Medical Education

State Specific Policies

Myths and Facts of Opioid Policy Advocacy

Opioid Prescribing Legislation

Opioid Advocacy Resources

Advocating for CPR Training in Schools

Out of Network Fact Sheets

Out of Network Strategies and Proposed Solutions

Out of Network Payment Model Legislation

Out of Network Payment Legislative Testimony and Comment Letters

Out-of-Network/Balance Billing - Where Are We?

Balance Billing and Out of Network Reimbursement

Chapter Toolkit on Out of Network Payment Legislation

Report Findings on Liability Crisis Impact on Access to Emergency Care

Maryland Talking Points with Rep. Hurson - National Medicaid Reforms - Issues with Emergency Medicine

Medicaid and Private Payor Issues

New York Department of Health Guidance Document for Hospitals - Hospital Obligations & Responsibilities

Recent Reforms Enacted (since 2003)

KY Letter to the Editor on Copays from Ray Hart

Report Findings on Special Liability Protection for Emergency Care

Balance Billing Court Action

State by State Comparison on Liability Reforms and Market Conditions

Talking Points for Medicaid Reform and Emergency Care

Massachusetts Crowding Bill

Sample Talking Points

Liability Reform Data to Support Reform and Rebut Opponent Arguments

Constitutional Status of Reforms

Emergency Care Provision

Talking Points in Support of Special Liability Protection in Emergency Care Cases

Medicaid Model Action Plan for Chapters

New York Chapter ACEP Testimony

Case Studies

Reform Elements In Law

Change in Physician Availability

Exemplary Statutory Language

Massachusetts Chapter Fact Sheet

Tracking State Liability Reforms and their Impact on the Liability Environment

Change in Cases Filed-Awards

Pursuing Special Liability Protection for Emergency Care

Enacting Special Liability Protection for Emergency Care

Testimony - Ohio Commission to Reform Medicaid Public Hearing - April 20, 2004

Massachusetts Crowding Bill Fact Sheet

Change in Insurance Rates

Reform of Tort Law

Supporting Political Advocacy in the Emergency Department

Out of Network Billing

State Liability Reform Presentations & Testimony

Tools for Effective State Advocacy

State Approaches to Boarding & Crowding

Psychiatric Holds

Medicaid

State Advocacy Overview