Happy Holidays from IEPC!

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IEPC would like to wish you and your families a happy holiday season! We are looking forward to a great year in 2026!

2026 IEPC Speaker Series

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FREE TO ALL FRIENDS OF IEPC! IEPC is excited to continue its Speaker Series in 2026! Sessions take place from 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT on the fourth Monday of each month! (January-November). January 26, 2026 Dr. Michael Granovsky More information on the 2026 IEPC Speaker Series, including the lineup of speakers and topics will be available soon. Keep … Read More

Best Practices for Selecting an RCM Partner: Insights from ACEP Experts

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At a recent ACEP Democratic Group Practice Section meeting, leaders in emergency medicine discussed one of the most important decisions independent groups face, selecting the right revenue cycle management (RCM) partner. This discussion offered practical lessons that apply directly to IEPC member groups navigating today’s increasingly complex reimbursement environment. While cost is often the first factor considered, speakers emphasized that … Read More

Announcing the IEPC 2026 Board of Directors!

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The IEPC Board takes office for 2026 in January. We thank you for your continued service! Robert Chavez, MD – PresidentClay Whiting, MD – TreasurerDon Shook, MD – Vice PresidentSameer Mistry, MD – Vice PresidentAndrew Fenton, MD – Vice PresidentMike Gertz, MD – Secretary

2025-2026 IEPC Benchmarking Survey

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IEPC would like to invite everyone to complete the 2025-2026 IEPC Benchmarking Survey. Your responses will be visible only to other participating groups. Please provide your best estimates if exact numbers are not available. This survey covers health insurance, malpractice coverage, payroll, and compensation practices. To complete the survey, click here. Thank you!

2025 IEPC Speaker Series

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FREE TO ALL FRIENDS OF IEPC! Time & Date: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT on the fourth Monday of each month. Don’t Miss our Final 2 Speakers of 2025! October 27, 2025: The EM Labor Market, presented by Dr. Leon Adelman November 24, 2025: Legal Updates for Emergency Physicians, presented by Andrew Selesnick Register at www.IEPC.org!Stay tuned for more … Read More

Summary of Dr. Ed Gains’ IEPC Speaker Series Presentation

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Presentation took place September 22, 2025 Independent ED Physician Coalition – 2025 Reimbursement, Regulatory & Advocacy Updates for EM Dr. Ed Gains, JD, CCP, VP of Zotec Partners Special Impact (Table 92 estimates) Specialty Combined ImpactEmergency Medicine ≈ -1% overall (-2% facility / +7% non-faculty)Anesthesiology -1%Critical Care -4%Radiology / IR ≈0 to +2% range(excludes CF, sequestration, PAYGO effects) Efficiency Adjustment … Read More

Welcome from New IEPC Executive Director

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Kavitha Weaver, MBAExecutive Director, IEPC I am honored to step into the role of Executive Director of IEPC, following Dr. Roneet Lev, whose leadership has guided this organization with distinction for so many years. To share a little about myself, I have been part of IEPC since its inception through my group, Monterey Bay Emergency Partners. It has been truly … Read More