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The Oregon Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (OCEP) is a state chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), a medical society that has represented physicians specializing in emergency medicine since 1971. OCEP is committed to advancing emergency care through continuing education, research, and public education. |
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Advocacy
Final Report Concerning Oregon’s 76th Legislative Assembly – 2012 Regular Session
This meeting of the 76th Oregon Legislative Assembly, during an even numbered year, was of historic note. This session was scheduled and made Constitutional by Oregon voters in 2010. It takes the state’s legislative process from meeting in a full regular session only during odd numbered years to meeting every year as most other states presently do. This was long overdue and brings Oregon in line with most other states with regard to the frequency lawmakers will meet to discuss the state’s business. During an odd-numbered year the Legislature will meet for no more than 160 days to begin on a date designated by law. During an even-numbered year the Legislature will meet for no more than 35 days. It is anticipated the Legislature will use this short session to work, primarily, on budget matters.
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Legislation of Interest (Final Report 2012) (pdf)
Keep up with Oregon State Legislation of interest, visit the
2012 Legislation page
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Just 2% Campaign
ACEP has launched a campaign to educate policymakers, the news media and the public about the value of emergency medicine and that emergency care constitutes less than 2% of all health care spending. To hear some talk about rising health care costs, you’d think it was more like 50%! Because of the cost-cutting environment in Washington and in state legislatures, this campaign is designed to promote the high value of emergency care. The campaign launched with a Health Writers’ Conference in New York, featuring ACEP members from Arizona, Connecticut, New York, Texas, Oregon and Washington, DC, highlighting different aspects of emergency care. In addition, the results of a new poll of ACEP members was released showing increased stress on emergency departments. ACEP spokespersons in 10 top media markets are conducting media interviews to promote the poll results and reinforce the “Just 2%” messages. The campaign will continue with print and radio ads through ACEP’s Leadership & Advocacy Conference this month in Washington.
Learn more by visiting Just 2% Campaign at ACEP's website. |
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