Maryland ACEP

03/10/2026

Advocacy in Action for Emergency Physicians in Maryland!

The leadership at Maryland ACEP is working behind the scenes to represent emergency physicians across Maryland — meeting with policymakers, discussing legislation, and advocating for the future of emergency medicine.

Your voice matters in these conversations, and our chapter leaders are making sure emergency physicians are represented where decisions are being made.

▶️ Watch this update to see how Maryland ACEP is advocating for you!
https://youtu.be/pjveSn0CwUg

Don't forget we have a YouTube Channel-stay up to date! https://www.youtube.com/

📢 Want to be part of the conversation?
Join us at the Maryland ACEP Educational Conference & Annual Meeting on April 30, where we’ll discuss key issues impacting emergency medicine and the work being done on behalf of members.

🎟️ Register here:
https://www.mdacep.org/2026conf/

03/09/2026

Featured Panel: Modern ED Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

Start your day with our expert panel at the 2026 Maryland ACEP Educational Conference & Annual Meeting:

-Busting myths and building confidence in treating opioid use disorder in the ED
-Practical strategies from top EM physicians and addiction specialists

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 📍 SMC Campus Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Also enjoy:
--Keynotes on neutropenic fever, ventilator management, vasopressors, and more
Resident competitions, poster presentations, and networking roundtables

!Up to 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and gain actionable skills for your ED practice!

📌 Register now:
🔗 https://www.mdacep.org/2026conf/

03/04/2026

🚨 Attention Emergency Medicine Professionals! 🚨

We’re thrilled to invite you to the Maryland Chapter ACEP Educational Conference & Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the SMC Campus Center — University of Maryland, Baltimore!

This one‑day CME‑approved event is designed to equip you with actionable clinical insights, high‑impact keynote presentations, and practical strategies you can bring directly into your emergency department. Expect high‑yield sessions on critical care, point‑of‑care ultrasound, AI in triage & documentation, psychiatric and infectious emergencies, and more.

🎤 Don’t miss our keynote sessions featuring leading voices in EM education:

⭐ Dr. Molly Estes — breaking down best practices in managing neutropenic fever and status epilepticus.
⭐ Dr. Peter Deblieux — on advanced mechanical ventilation strategies and vasopressor use in special populations.

Connect with colleagues, engage in networking roundtables, view poster presentations, and be part of the Maryland ACEP Annual Chapter Meeting & Luncheon.

👉 Register today and secure your spot ➡️ https://www.mdacep.org/2026conf/

More info here ➡️ https://www.mdacep.org/educational-conference-annual-meeting-2026/

🎯 Learn. Connect. Lead. Improve care. See you there! 🙌

03/02/2026

Join TODAY's Legislative Update!

What happens in Annapolis affects your patients, your practice, and the future of emergency medicine. Don’t sit on the sidelines—join us today at 1 PM ET for our Weekly Legislative Meeting with Danna Kauffman, Esq (lobbyist).

Get an update on the following:
🔹 Protecting emergency care coverage (HB 1563, HB 372)
🔹 Fighting insurance downcoding & retro denials (HB 1153, HB 917)
🔹 Medical liability reform concerns (HB 476, HB 906)
🔹 Scope of practice expansions (HB 520, HB 1021)
🔹 Mental health parity protections (HB 280)

This is a brief, high-impact call—all members are welcome. Every voice counts in defending emergency medicine across Maryland!

Email info@mdacep.org for the Zoom link.

02/26/2026

📣 Maryland ACEP Board Meeting – Friday, March 6th!

All members are welcome to join us for our upcoming board meeting. Your voice matters—stay engaged, hear updates, and help shape the future of our chapter!

🕙 When: Friday, March 6th at 10 AM ET
💻 How to join: Contact us for the Zoom link: info@mdacep.org

✨ Want to see other chapter events? Check them out here: https://www.mdacep.org/chapter-events/

Be part of the conversation—mark your calendar and join us!

Chapter Meetings 2026 Chapter Meetings Weekly Legislative Meetings: January 26-April 13, 2026 1:00 PM EST (Zoom) Legislative Town Hall: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 7:00 PM EST (Zoom) Contact info@mdacep.org for Registration & Zoom information. Board Meeting: Friday, March 6, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 P...

02/23/2026

Advocacy in Action – Join Us Today at 1 PM ET

The Maryland legislative session is moving fast — and emergency medicine is on the agenda.

Join our Weekly Legislative Update call with chapter lobbyist Danna Kauffman, Esq. every Monday at 1 PM ET during session.

TODAY's discussion includes:
✔️ Coverage protections for emergency room services
✔️ Post-acute care capacity studies
✔️ Opioid overdose reversal medication policy updates
✔️ Insurance requirements impacting patient transfers

These issues directly impact emergency physicians, our patients, and our practice environment.

Be informed. Be engaged. Be part of the conversation.

📩 Email info@mdacep.org for the Zoom link.

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

Maryland ACEP Weekly Legislative Meeting's are still happening – Join Us Monday, 23 at 1 PM (ET)!

Every Monday at 1 p.m. Eastern, Maryland ACEP members meet with our chapter lobbyist, Danna Kauffman, Esq, to review and strategize on legislation impacting emergency medicine across our state.

This week’s discussion includes key bills affecting:
✔️ Opioid overdose reversal drug policies
✔️ Menopause education & insurance coverage requirements
✔️ Pediatric transfer authorization requirements
✔️ Emergency room coverage protections & hospital bed capacity studies

These issues directly impact our specialty, our patients, and how we practice emergency medicine in Maryland.

Advocacy works best when our members are engaged, informed, and present. Your insight as a frontline emergency physician is powerful — and it shapes our strategy.

📩 All members are welcome.
Contact Maryland ACEP at info@mdacep.org for the Zoom link.

Stay involved. Stay informed. Be part of the voice of emergency medicine in Maryland.

We hope to see you Monday at 1 PM!

02/19/2026

🏆 Nominate a Colleague for a Maryland ACEP Chapter Award! 🏆

Do you work alongside someone who goes above and beyond? A leader, mentor, innovator, or rising star who deserves recognition? Now is the time to celebrate them!

Maryland ACEP Chapter Awards are a meaningful way to:
✨ Recognize outstanding contributions to our profession
✨ Highlight leadership, mentorship, and service
✨ Inspire excellence within our community

And remember — self-nominations are absolutely welcome! If you’ve made an impact, stepped into leadership, advanced education, or championed our field, we encourage you to put your name forward. You’ve earned it.

Let’s take a moment to recognize the incredible professionals who strengthen our chapter every day.

🔗 Submit your nomination here: https://www.mdacep.org/2026-chapter-awards/

Don’t wait — help us celebrate the best of Maryland ACEP!

02/19/2026

Our February Town Hall is happening NOW-join us!
https://umaryland.zoom.us/meeting/register/t0_yX_j2QgyVgmUhkfpGLQ #/registration

02/18/2026

Happening TONIGHT at 7:00 PM (ET)!

Maryland ACEP Members — this is your reminder: our Town Hall starts in just a few hours.

This isn’t just another meeting. This is your voice. Your specialty. Your advocacy in action.

Emergency medicine is facing real challenges — in Annapolis and beyond. These Town Halls are where we:

✔️ Share critical legislative updates
✔️ Discuss what’s impacting YOU on the front lines
✔️ Align our strategy to protect our patients and our profession
✔️ Make sure emergency medicine is heard loud and clear

We need YOU in this room.

👉 Click to Register: https://umaryland.zoom.us/meeting/register/t0_yX_j2QgyVgmUhkfpGLQ #/registration

Your voice matters | Your presence matters | Your specialty matters.

See you tonight!

02/17/2026

Today, two key members of the Maryland ACEP Executive Board — Dr. Kerry Forrestal and Dr. Suzanna Martin — testified before the Maryland Senate Finance Committee on SB 506: Health Occupations – Pharmacists – Minor Conditions and HIV Prevention and Treatment, sponsored by Lewis Young.

📍 Status: Hearing held February 17 at 1:00 p.m.

What the bill does?

SB 506 would:
-Authorize pharmacists, under certain circumstances, to prescribe, administer, and dispense certain medications and devices
-Allow pharmacists to perform and interpret certain laboratory tests
-Repeal provisions establishing the Nonoccupational Postexposure -Prophylaxis (nPEP) Standing Order Program

As always, Maryland ACEP leadership is actively engaged to ensure that any expansion of scope or changes to care delivery protect patient safety, maintain high standards of emergency care, and support emergency physicians across the state.

We are grateful for their time, expertise, and strong advocacy on behalf of emergency physicians and the patients we serve.

🎥 Watch the testimony:
Visit the Maryland General Assembly Senate Finance Committee media page and scroll to the last 39:22 minutes in the February 17 hearing video to view Dr. Forrestal and Dr. Martin’s testimony:
➡️ https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Media?cmte=fin