Maryland ACEP

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

📢 Big news for Maryland health care!

Maryland has officially signed the updated AHEAD Model State Agreement with CMS.

Read More Here: https://www.mdacep.org/full-steam-ahead/

Full Steam AHEAD! Maryland officially signed the updated AHEAD State Agreement with CMS. This allows Maryland’s to evolve long-standing value-based health care model(s), a model that has delivered lower cost growth, better quality, and improved health outcomes for more than a decade. What’s in t...

11/18/2025

Maryland EM Community — Don’t Miss This Important Town Hall!
Join us for a critical discussion on Maryland’s evolving AHEAD Model and what it means for emergency medicine across the state.

🗓 Tuesday, December 9, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom
👉 Register: http://bit.ly/4oK7PbM

Hear from Gene Ransom (CEO, MedChi) and Dr. Kerry Forrestal (President-Elect, Maryland ACEP) as they break down:

• The latest updates on Maryland’s AHEAD Model
• How upcoming changes could reshape ED operations and hospital workflows
• Opportunities for EM physicians to lead and prepare for what’s ahead

🎤 Your voice matters. Join the live Q&A and help influence the future of emergency care in Maryland.

11/17/2025

Maryland ACEP Weekly Legislative Meetings Are Back!
From Jan 26–Apr 13, 2026, join us every Monday at 1:00 PM EST on Zoom as we track the issues that directly impact emergency medicine. Meetings are lead by our Chapter Lobbyist.

These meetings are your chance to:
✔️ Stay informed on fast-moving legislation
✔️ Shape Maryland ACEP’s advocacy priorities
✔️ Share on-the-ground insights from the ED
✔️ Support policies that protect patients and emergency physicians

Your voice strengthens our advocacy. Join the conversation and stay ahead this session!

Contact us for the Zoom link: info@mdacep.org

11/14/2025

An Invitation from National ACEP!
Capitol Rounds: Shutdown and the Shift
Monday, 11/17 | 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. CST

Join us for the latest installment in our Capitol Rounds webinar series, a fast-paced and practical briefing on what the latest developments in Washington and statehouses mean for the ED.

This month, we'll cover the latest on the government shutdown, share ACEP's recent work to rein in noncompete agreements, highlight our advocacy against Anthem, and break down what's in CMS' final rule on Medicare physician payment — and what it means for your bottom line and your patients.

Sign Up Here:

Nov 17, 2025 02:00 PM CT Member Benefit   Join us for the latest installment in o...

11/11/2025

🩺 Elevate Your Voice in Emergency Medicine — From Practice to Poster!

The Maryland ACEP 2026 Poster Presentations are coming this spring!
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
📍 SMC Campus, Baltimore, MD

Showcase your research, innovation, or quality improvement project to peers and leaders in emergency medicine. Whether you’re a resident, student, or practicing EM physician, this is your chance to highlight your work, gain recognition, and inspire others.

📝 Submit your abstract today!
🔗 Submit Here: https://www.mdacep.org/2026-poster-presentations-form/

📩 Questions? Email: info@mdacep.org

Let your ideas lead the way in shaping the future of emergency care.

11/11/2025

🍷 Join us for the 2026 Maryland ACEP Legislative Reception!

📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Red Red Wine Bar – Annapolis, MD
👉 RSVP: https://www.mdacep.org/legislative-reception/

This annual event brings together Maryland ACEP members, legislators, and staff for an evening of conversation, connection, and collaboration. It’s your chance to:

-Network with state policymakers and fellow emergency physicians
-Advocate for the future of emergency medicine in Maryland
-Enjoy a relaxed evening in historic downtown Annapolis
-Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and strengthen relationships that shape the future of EM care.

11/11/2025

📢 Join us for an important Town Hall on Maryland’s health-care transformation — the AHEAD Model!

🗓 Tuesday, December 9, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM Eastern
💻 Virtual via Zoom
👉 Register here: http://bit.ly/4oK7PbM

Hear from Gene Ransom (CEO, MedChi) and Dr. Kerry Forrestal (President-Elect, Maryland ACEP) as we dive into:

-The latest updates on Maryland’s AHEAD Model
-How it could reshape emergency medicine and hospital operations
-Opportunities for EM physicians to lead and adapt in this evolving system

🎤 Have your voice heard! Join the live discussion and Q&A to help shape the future of emergency medicine in Maryland.

11/10/2025

Maryland’s AHEAD Model is evolving—and it will affect every ED in the state. If you work in emergency medicine, this conversation is for you. Your frontline reality should shape this system. Let’s make sure it does.

Virtual Town Hall
Dec. 9 | 7 PM ET

Add your voice, register here → http://bit.ly/4oK7PbM

11/07/2025

Your experience in the ED matters. Your voice matters. Let’s discuss how Maryland’s evolving AHEAD Model could reshape emergency care—from reimbursement to patient flow to system design.

📍 Virtual Town Hall
📅 Dec. 9 | 7 PM ET
Open to all Maryland ACEP members, emergency physicians, residents, and med students.

Join the conversation. Be part of shaping what comes next.
Register Here: http://bit.ly/4oK7PbM