I am incredibly honored for the privilege of being the President of Maryland ACEP.  It is a privilege to serve with some many fine professionals at both the State and National Levels.

I want to take a moment to again recognize Drew White for his two years as President.  Drew served during the tumultuous period when pressures on hospitals to comply with our State’s Medicare demonstration projects created all sorts of unintended consequences, particularly in the area of EMS diversion time and throughput.   With Drew’s leadership, Maryland ACEP took a central role in helping the state create new measures of throughput to help our EDs move patients more efficiently.   Drew oversaw a strategic planning process that has aligned us to move forward in this constantly changing world.   We saw a revitalization of the practice management committee, and multiple behavioral health initiatives. 

Let’s discuss our strategic plan.  With the assistance of a strategic planner, we have been able to hone down our initiatives to the following three:

• Improve Patient Care Statewide through Advocacy
• Promote an Accurate Understanding of the Value and Practice of Emergency Medicine in Maryland
• Enhance Membership Value and Engagement.

Welcome to the MD ACEP 2018-2019 Executive Board, elected on April 19, 2018 at the Annual Meeting held at the BWI Marriott.

from left to right: Dr. Mike Silverman, Secretary; Dr. Drew White, Immediate Past President; Dr. Orlee Panitch, President; Dr. Bob Linton, Vice President; Dr. Mike Bond, Treasurer

Click Read More to view more pictures from the Legislative Reception at the Red, Red Wine Bar in Annapolis.

Effective July 1, 2018, a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) use mandate for providers prescribing controlled dangerous substances (CDS) medications and pharmacists goes into effect.

The full text of the use mandate can be found here: Health General-Article § 21-2a, and the requirements and exemptions are summarized by clicking READ MORE.