What's in this issue? Letter from the Chapter President 2024 Winter OCEP Conference Updates Legislative Updates Resident Interesting Case Report ACEP Updates click here to read
September 2023 Legislative Update
"We need to let our young people know that one pill can kill" Gov. Tina Kotek at a news conference regarding the recent death of a Roosevelt high school student from … Continue reading September 2023 Legislative Update
April 21, 2023 Legislative Updates
Dear OCEP Members,We are at the midpoint of the long Oregon legislative session and I am happy to report we have not only made significant strides in furthering bills that … Continue reading April 21, 2023 Legislative Updates
September 2022 Legislative Update
Chapter Executive Liz Mesberg, Katy, Drs. Shaw, Rudy and Sokol. Katy King, Government Relations Director The Oregon Chapter of ACEP celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year! The list of 50 … Continue reading September 2022 Legislative Update
June 2022 Legislative Update
“You can’t be what you can’t see.” Former Gov. Barbara Roberts about being a role model for female candidates Photo courtesy of Pamplin Media In this newsletter: 2022 Primary Election: … Continue reading June 2022 Legislative Update
2022 Legislative Session Final Report
“I guess we’re here doing a reverse Shakespeare. We’re not here to bury the Senate president; we’re here to praise him.”Sen. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland, talking about kudos for Sen. Courtney … Continue reading 2022 Legislative Session Final Report
OR-ACEP & OENA – Joint press release on HB 4142A
For immediate release - March 7th 2022 OR-ACEP Contact: KatyKing01@gmail.com OENA Contact: govaffairs@oregon-ena.org A bill to prevent violence against health care workers fails. Emergency physicians and nurses say immediate solutions … Continue reading OR-ACEP & OENA – Joint press release on HB 4142A
November 2021 Legislative Update
“The mental pandemic will be long after the COVID pandemic is over.”Diane Solomon, PMHNP, testifying about the provider wellness crisis. November legislative day agendas were stacked with informational hearings held … Continue reading November 2021 Legislative Update
2021 Legislative Session Final Report
Wins on fair reimbursement, injury prevention and health equity represent wins for emergency physicians and the communities they serve.
OCEP Legislative Action Alert!
Urge Public Hearing and Work Session on COVID-19 Limited Liability Protections BillThis Legislative Session, the Oregon Medical Association, along with hospitals, clinics, health systems, specialty societies, and other health care … Continue reading OCEP Legislative Action Alert!