EDPMA is Your Voice in the Emergency Department Community
EDPMA is the nation’s only professional physician trade association focused on high-quality, cost-effective emergency care. Together, our members see or support 60% of all U.S. emergency department visits and provide direct patient care for 40%.
From advocacy to education, EDPMA gives you direct access to decision makers, tracks federal and state activity, and shares the best practices that protect your business and your bottom line.
Membership is company-based, so when your organization joins, your whole team gets access to EDPMA’s tools and resources.
Find the Right Membership for Your Organization
EDPMA has five membership categories. Select View Benefits to see what each one offers.
Physician Group
Organizations that staff and manage emergency departments, providing frontline clinical care in hospital-based and freestanding settings.
View BenefitsLEARN MORERCM / Billing Company
Companies that support emergency medicine practices with billing, coding, and revenue cycle expertise.
View BenefitsLEARN MORESupporting Organization
Businesses that provide products, services, or technology—such as consulting, software, or staffing—to emergency physician groups.
View BenefitsLEARN MOREFreestanding Emergency Center
Independent emergency care facilities that operate separately from hospital campuses.
View BenefitsLEARN MOREAffiliate Member
Academic institutions, think tanks, and policy or advocacy groups that align with EDPMA’s mission.
View BenefitsLEARN MOREWhy Members Love EDPMA
Hear from some of our members on why EDPMA has been beneficial to their organization’s success.
What Does EDPMA Do for Its Membership?
What Your Membership Includes
EDPMA Advocates
EDPMA is your voice before Congress, CMS, state-level decision makers, and private payers on Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement, Quality Reporting, Documentation Requirements, Provider Enrollment, and more.
- Alerts ensuring that you hear about key legislative and regulatory actions, court decisions, and guidance immediately after they are released
- A monthly Advocacy newsletter summarizing EDPMA’s advocacy efforts and CMS, Congressional, and state-level activity
- Grassroots campaigns to add your voice to help solve legislative issues
EDPMA Educates
With federal and state governments implementing the No Surprises Act and the private sector finding creative ways to take the lead, EDPMA keeps you up to date with:
- Updates to the EDPMA website where you can access the information when it is convenient for you
- Solutions Summit, the premiere conference on the business of emergency medicine
- Webinars where you can learn best practices from leaders in emergency medicine
- Toolboxes where you learn from those who already faced your issues
- Virtual and In-Person Workshops that take deep dives into topics impacting your business
EDPMA Connects
Members frequently attest that the connections and collaborations are what make EDPMA special.
- Monthly Committee Meetings provide a productive atmosphere for developing strategies for solving issues facing the industry
- The Connect Newsletter informs you about EDPMA activities, advocacy, education, and connection opportunities
- The EMerging Leaders Academy, which develops the next generation of emergency medicine leaders
- Networking – EDPMA members regularly work together at committee meetings and conference calls, on state-level task forces, and when working with our many coalition partners
Membership Resources
Everything you need to join, renew, and manage your organization’s membership.
Questions? Email membership@edpma.org
Connect With Leaders in Emergency Medicine
EDPMA members build lasting relationships at Solutions Summit, committee meetings, and events throughout the year.
Watch: Why Organizations Join EDPMA
Hear how EDPMA membership delivers value to emergency medicine organizations, from advocacy wins to education and peer connections.
Frequently Asked Questions About EDPMA Membership
What is EDPMA?
The Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) is the nation’s only professional physician trade association focused on high-quality, cost-effective emergency care. Together, EDPMA members see or support 60% of all U.S. emergency department visits and provide direct patient care for 40%.
Who can join EDPMA?
EDPMA has five membership categories: Physician Group, RCM / Billing Company, Supporting Organization, Freestanding Emergency Center, and Affiliate Member. Affiliate membership is open to academic institutions, think tanks, and policy or advocacy groups that align with EDPMA’s mission.
Is EDPMA membership for individuals or organizations?
EDPMA membership is company-based. When your organization joins, every employee added to your roster gets access to EDPMA’s tools, resources, and events.
What are the main benefits of EDPMA membership?
Members get a voice before Congress, CMS, state legislatures, and private payers; real-time alerts on legislative and regulatory changes; the monthly Advocacy newsletter and the Connect newsletter; education through Solutions Summit, webinars, toolboxes, and workshops; and connections with emergency medicine leaders through committees and the EMerging Leaders Academy.
What issues does EDPMA advocate on?
EDPMA advocates on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, the No Surprises Act, the prudent layperson standard, quality reporting, documentation requirements, provider enrollment, and other policies that affect the business of emergency medicine.
How do I join or renew my EDPMA membership?
Visit the Join/Renew page or email membership@edpma.org with questions about which membership category fits your organization.