As the summer months are upon us, I hope each of you has the opportunity to enjoy time outside of your important roles in the Emergency Department. Whether you're taking a well-deserved vacation, escaping for a weekend getaway, or simply spending time by the pool with family and friends, I hope this season brings you moments of relaxation, joy, and lasting memories. During that time, rest assured that PACEP remains hard at work for you. PACEP Continues to Advocate for Physician-Led EDs A patient's zip code should never determine whether they receive high-quality physician care when they walk through the doors of an Emergency Department. PACEP is committed to advocating for patient access to high-quality emergency medicine expertise. House Bill 2265, introduced by Representative Paul Takac in March 2026, would require that every hospital emergency department in Pennsylvania be staffed at all times by on-site emergency physicians. After amendments, the bill passed the House Health Committee and is now before the full House for consideration. More recently, it has met resistance driven by the interests of other state organizations and their lobbying efforts. We quickly realized we needed feedback from our patients across the state on the issue. Public Opinion Poll To underscore the importance of physician-led EDs for patients across our state, Susquehanna Polling and Research, a nationally ranked polling agency, conducted a scientific, bipartisan poll of voters across all regions of Pennsylvania. The results show overwhelming public support for physicians remaining physically present in the Emergency Department, along with a clear expectation that remote telemedicine supervision of other providers is inadequate. PACEP will use this data to further strengthen the case for physician expertise in EDs statewide. Next Steps This is where we need your help. We encourage every PACEP member to reach out and speak continue reading on page 5 EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE Advocacy in Full Swing Blake Bailey, DO, MBA, FACEP PACEP President 2026-2027 NEWS PACEP SUMMER 2026 QUARTERLY ACCOMPLISHMENTS PACEP27 CALL FOR SPEAKERS UPCOMING EVENTS