Advocacy in Emergency Medicine
Advocacy is more than just politics—it’s about shaping the future of emergency medicine and protecting the interests of those on the frontlines of care. In Missouri, MOCEP is the leading organization dedicated to fighting for emergency medicine, ensuring that your voice is heard where it matters most. After all, if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.
Advocacy touches every aspect of emergency medicine, from the policies that affect your workplace to the quality of care you provide to patients. By joining MOCEP, you’re helping to create a better environment for emergency medicine professionals and the patients they serve. Together, we can ensure that physicians lead the patient care team and that Missouri continues to deliver safe, high-quality emergency care.
Get Involved in Advocacy for Emergency Medicine
Advocacy is essential to shaping the future of emergency medicine and ensuring that our voices are heard. MOCEP offers several ways for you to get involved and make a difference:
Donate to EMPAC
MOCEP’s Emergency Medicine Political Action Committee (EMPAC) supports medicine-friendly candidates who understand the challenges we face. Your donations are vital to ensuring the PAC can continue its work. Every contribution helps amplify our collective voice.
Make a DonationAttend MOCEP Advocacy Day
Join us at the annual MOCEP Advocacy Day to learn how to advocate for emergency medicine and build meaningful relationships with your elected officials. Your presence can make a lasting impact on the policies that shape our field.
Take Action
Legislators need to hear the real-world stories of what we, as emergency medicine physicians, face every day. MOCEP issues calls to action that may involve testifying at the Capitol or simply reaching out to your legislators to share how specific issues affect you and your patients. Your voice matters.