b'$PEP-PACEmergency Physicians take pride in caring for all patients no matter the time of day, complaint or ability to pay. The PACEP Political Action Committee (PEP-PAC) extends our influence beyond the bedside to halls of Harrisburg. Nurse Practitioners continue to fight for independent PEP-PAC has ensured that the voices of emergency practice. We cannot allow this to happen. physicians are heard in discussions around artificialNursing Unions continue to lobby with big money tointelligence in healthcare. Thats a Big Win.mandate strict inpatient nurse ratios, which wouldPEP-PAC has been at the forefront on the importance of severely exacerbate our throughput and ED Boardingphysicians leading in-person emergency care. A strong issues. We cannot allow this to happen.legislative push will begin in January 2026. We need toTrial Lawyers continue to venue shop, trialingkeep fighting.malpractice cases in jurisdictions that are likely to PEP-PAC is the political action arm of PACEP.PEP-PAC side with the plaintiff. We cannot allow this to keepuses funds to share our expertise with lawmakers happening. about the issues affecting Emergency Medicine.PEP-PAC is proudly and refreshingly non-partisan,We rely on your contributions.making contributions to Democrats and Republicans.In 2025, PEP-PACs efforts paid off.We were instrumental in securing language to expand the list of unused portions of medications that can be sent home with a patient upon discharge. Thats a Big Win.Your contributions matter. We work 24/7for our patients; now we are humbly requesting a recurring donation of$25/monthto enable PEP-PAC to advocate for the laws that we need to fulfill our mission and advance our specialty.Donate to PEP-PACPACEP News | Fall 2025 21'