November 13, 2025

ACEP Responds to the New York Times

An October 2025 New York Times article told the story of a family’s devastating loss and shined a light on resource and staffing constraints, capacity challenges, and other systemic factors that complicate emergency care.

In a letter to the editor, ACEP President L. Anthony Cirillo offers an expanded perspective from the frontlines and calls for critical policy fixes.

Read Our Response