Every day, emergency physicians fight for patients—not just in the ER, but on Capitol Hill and in their state legislatures. Stories You May Have Missed is ACEP’s video series highlighting the recent wins and ongoing advocacy efforts shaping the future of emergency care.

Watch the latest video to see how ACEP advocacy makes a real difference for physicians and patients.

Curious about the highlights in the video? Discover the full stories and learn more about the impact of the policies ACEP is fighting for:

• Fighting for workplace safety. Years of coordinated advocacy by NYACEP led to a state law requiring violence prevention programs and security presence in the ED.
• Calling on Congress to curb bad insurer behavior. ACEP sent a statement detailing a range of abusive and unscrupulous insurer tactics and the policy fixes needed to make them stop.
• Improving care for young people in emergencies. ACEP joined with leading medical organizations to provide critical steps EDs can take to be ready to care for sick or injured children.
• Delivering wins for EM. 2026 HHS funding supports ACEP-led priorities including physician mental health, workforce and care delivery support, enhanced patient access, and more.