Government and National Affairs Committee

Who We Are

In collaboration with the board of directors and other committees, the Government and National Affairs Committee directs and coordinates AAEM's advocacy efforts in Washington. They assist AAEM's "watch dog" activities with regard to governmental activities and public health issues that may affect AAEM members and monitor the activity of other national medical organizations as it pertains to the practice of emergency medicine.

 

 

Leadership

Committee Advisor: Andy Walker, MD MAAEM FAAEM

Committee Co-Chair: Kevin H. Beier, MD FAAEM

Committee Vice Chair:  Phillip Dixon, MD MPH FAAEM CHCQM-PHYADV

Board Liaison: William T. Durkin, Jr., MD MBA MAAEM FAAEM

 

Our Projects

The committee monitors and advises the board of directors on current legislative issues affecting emergency medicine including:

• Due process
• Joint venture issues in EM
• Tort reform
• Out-of-network fees and balance billing
• Emergency care as an essential health benefit
• Prudent layperson standard

 

Articles in Common Sense

• Update from the Government and National Affairs Committee (November/December 2020)
• Update from the Government and National Affairs Committee (July/August 2018)