Emergency Physicians

CMS underscores what emergency physicians have known for years - boarding is a patient safety issue. ACEP will keep leading efforts to solve the boarding crisis. Now is the time for collaborative solutions that protect patients!

The committee meeting starts in about 30min! Watch SCCEP testimony live here: scstatehouse.gov/video/stream.p…

Violence against emergency care teams is unacceptable. On Apr 28, emergency physicians take that message to Capitol Hill at #LAC26, meeting with lawmakers to demand action on this and other critical issues facing emergency medicine. 🔗 ctmirror.org/2026/04/23/who…

New data in @ConnecticutACEP dashboard show boarding in the ED remains a persistent challenge. CCEP board members discuss how the chapter is working with policymakers to help patients get the care they need quickly. 🔗 ctpublic.org/news/2026-04-0…

Patients in the ED expect and deserve to have their care led by an emergency physician. ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo and @Pacep4Em President Dr. Elizabeth Werley weigh in on a PA bill that would require on-site physicians in all EDs in the state 🔗 abc27.com/pennsylvania-p…

For more on how ACEP is working to pass federal legislation to address the boarding crisis, check out episode 3 of ACEP’s Built on Results podcast. 🎙️ Jesse Pines, MD, MBA, MSCE, recounts our efforts to advance the ABC-ED Act. acep.org/what-we-believ…

A new @AnnalsofEM study shows that patients are getting sicker as they wait for hospital beds. Boarding in the ED is a public health crisis, and we continue to push for policy solutions like the Addressing Boarding and Crowding in the ED (ABC-ED) Act. 🔗 forbes.com/sites/jessepin…

ACEP President Tony Cirillo, MD speaks to Fierce Healthcare about the realities of EM: "When we get sick or injured, we want to know that we have the right professionals that see us in a timely fashion and we have the right resources." 🔗fiercehealthcare.com/providers/insi…

Insurers claim doctors "overwhelm" the No Surprises Act arbitration. The truth? Disputes must happen because insurers offer as little as $0.01 for emergency care. Bad insurer behavior is a direct threat to the viability of independent emergency medicine! healthcareuncovered.substack.com/p/how-insurers…

Violence in the ED is unacceptable. ACEP is calling for stronger protections and leading a coalition of healthcare organizations asking CMS to issue guidance on anti-violence signage in the ED. 🔗Learn more beckershospitalreview.com/quality/patien…

This Heart Month, learn the warning signs of a heart attack so you can know when to go to the emergency department. Read ACEP's tips: emergencyphysicians.org/press-releases…

Are you ready for the big game?? 🏈 No matter your plans, we've got you covered with emergency physician approved safety tips. Be safe and enjoy the game! 📣 Who are you rooting for? 👀

The DEA final rule ensuring access to medications for patients experiencing medical emergencies has been issued. Thank you, @RepRichHudson for sponsoring this measure to support physicians on the frontlines. Read more: bit.ly/3Zmjsv3

No one should be afraid to seek emergency medical care. Read our statement: emergencyphysicians.org/press-releases…

With dangerous winter weather forecast for the next few days, emergency physicians expect to see a rise in cold weather-related health emergencies. Read ACEP's tips to stay safe through the storm: emergencyphysicians.org/press-releases…

We are closely watching today's Congressional hearings examining bad insurer behavior, and we strongly support policy changes that promote insurer transparency and accountability. Read more: emergencyphysicians.org/press-releases…

A major step forward in efforts to address the boarding crisis. You cannot fix what you do not measure. Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians launches a public dashboard to share boarding data across the state. beckershospitalreview.com/care-coordinat…

ACEP and leading national health care groups released a joint statement outlining steps emergency departments can take to be ready to care for sick or injured children. Read the statement: bit.ly/3NSIUFM

ACEP welcomes the bipartisan effort to improve the federal IDR process. We look forward to working with Congress & the Depts of HHS, Labor & Treasury on policies that increase efficiency, stop insurers from gaming the system & continue to protect patients help.senate.gov/rep/newsroom/p…

Violence against health care workers must not be tolerated. ACEP is leading the call for stronger protections on the frontlines, including asking CMS to issue guidance on signage to prevent violence against health care workers. Read more: bit.ly/49uW1FJ