American College of Emergency Physicians

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing emergency care through advocacy, education, research, and best practices. The organization supports emergency medicine physicians by offering educational resources, networking opportunities, and leadership development to improve the quality of emergency healthcare.

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66.08

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

ACEP Advocates for Mental Health Protections

ACEP led a coalition letter urging Congress to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, a measure aimed at reducing the stigma around mental health care for emergency physicians and protecting their professional credentials.

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American College of Emergency Physicians is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

DEC

13

2024

ACEP Advocates for Mental Health Protections
77.27

ACEP led a coalition letter urging Congress to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, a measure aimed at reducing the stigma around mental health care for emergency physicians and protecting their professional credentials.
+80

Executive Political Engagement

March 29

ACEP's proactive advocacy through a coalition letter to Congress supports mental health protections for healthcare workers. This action advances public welfare and resists policies that may undermine worker support and mental health resources, aligning with anti-authoritarian and progressive values.

ACEP Urges Congress to Reauthorize Dr. Lorna Breen Act
OCT

01

2023

ACEP Launches Digital Data Platform for Emergency Care Services
68.52

ACEP, in partnership with PA Consulting, has launched a digital data platform intended to enhance data collection and analytics for emergency care. This platform underpins ACEP’s new Emergency Medicine Data Institute and integrates data from over 1,000 hospitals to drive clinical innovation and improve patient outcomes while reducing administrative burdens.
+80

Technology and Services Impact

March 29

The launch of the digital data platform demonstrates a significant positive impact in the realm of technology and services. By enabling better data collection and analytics for emergency departments, ACEP promotes transparency, clinical innovation, and improved patient care outcomes, aligning with progressive and anti-authoritarian principles through community service and ethical technological advancement.

ACEP Launches Digital Data Platform for Emergency Care Services
JAN

01

2023

ACEP's Progressive Advocacy in the 2023 Impact Report
63.58

The 2023 Impact Report by ACEP details its efforts to empower local chapters to counter flawed legislation, combat misinformation, and champion diversity in healthcare, all aimed at preserving emergency physicians' clinical authority.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

ACEP's report emphasizes its proactive role by engaging politically—empowering local chapters to resist legislation perceived as undermining professional standards, while also addressing misinformation and championing diversity. This political advocacy aligns with progressive, anti-authoritarian efforts that support community interests.

Defending You. Demanding Better. 2023 Impact Report
APR

01

2022

ACEP Statement Condemning Corporate Influence in Emergency Medicine
54.94

In April 2022, ACEP’s Board of Directors approved a statement that criticizes the expanding role of private equity and corporate investment in emergency medicine. The statement emphasizes the importance of preserving physician autonomy, the integrity of the physician-patient relationship, and patient safety, arguing that profit motives should not override quality care.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

ACEP’s public statement represents a clear public and political stance against corporate practices that might compromise medical ethics through profit-driven motives. By affirming the moral center of medicine and defending physician autonomy, ACEP is taking a proactive stand to protect patient care and resist the influence of profit-centric policies.

ACEP Statement on Private Equity and Corporate Investment in Emergency Medicine
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 29

The statement is a strong assertion of ethical responsibility in healthcare. By opposing private equity and corporate investment that prioritize profit over patient safety, ACEP reinforces its commitment to best practices, transparency, and the ethical treatment of healthcare delivery. This move is seen as a progressive step to limit detrimental corporate influence.

ACEP Statement on Private Equity and Corporate Investment in Emergency Medicine