New York Emergency Medicine Political Action Committee
 | For New York ACEP to make a legislative impact, we need emergency physicians to contribute to NYEMPAC. Invest in emergency medicine’s legislative efforts in New York State. We appreciate your support. Contributions accepted at any amount. Recommended contribution: $95 |
The New York Emergency Medicine Political Action Committee will promote and strive for the improvement of government by encouraging and stimulating emergency physicians and others to take a more active and effective part in governmental affairs.
Encourage emergency physicians and others to understand the nature and actions of their government, the important political issues, and the records of officeholders and candidates for office.
Encourage emergency physicians to contribute to the chapter PAC to raise emergency medicine influence in the state capitol.
NYEMPAC, the New York Emergency Medicine Political Action Committee, contributes to the election campaigns of candidates for state office who support emergency medicine issues. NYEMPAC is governed by a Board of Trustees, who direct the organization’s contributions. NYEMPAC makes contributions to members of both political parties. The NYEMPAC Board works with New York ACEP’s lobbyists and staff to identify candidates who are sensitive to the concerns of emergency physicians and patients seeking emergency care.
Committee
Samuel F. Bosco, MD FACEP, Chair, St. Peter's Hospital
Gerard X. Brogan Jr., MD FACEP, Forest Hills Hospital
Joel M. Bartfield, MD FACEP, Albany Medical Center
Jerry R. Balentine, Jr., DO FACEP, St. Barnabas Hospital
Daniel G. Murphy, MD MBA FACEP, Mercy Medical Center
Andrew E. Sama, MD FACEP, North Shore University Hospital
JoAnne Tarantelli, New York Chapter office
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Emergency physicians in New York are facing a number of critical issues from hospital crowding to rising medical malpractice insurance and dwindling reimbursement. We are working to convince New York legislators and the administration that reform in these areas are necessary to protect emergency medical care and EMS services for New York’s citizens.
In order to be effective, New York ACEP needs a strong PAC. Thanks to our members’ generosity and the growth of the NYEMPAC, New York ACEP has been able to increase its involvement in the political process. Members of the New York State Legislature now know who we are and know what issues are important to us. In 2006, NYEMPAC played an integral role in helping to secure a 47% increase in Medicaid reimbursement for emergency physicians. Because of NYEMPAC, Chapter members have been seen and heard at many fund-raising events this past year.
