WEPPA Physician Leader Featured in National ACEP Article
RALEIGH, N.C. – [January 2026] — Seth Bleier, MD, FACEP, Vice President of Finance for WEPPA, was featured as a guest expert in a recent national article published by ACEP Now, the official news publication of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
The article, “No Surprises? Insurer Tactics Reshape Emergency Medicine Reimbursement,” examines how insurance carrier strategies continue to influence emergency medicine reimbursement, even in the wake of federal No Surprises Act protections. Dr. Bleier contributed insights from the physician group leadership perspective, helping contextualize how these evolving payer behaviors affect emergency physicians, hospital partnerships, and patient access to care.
Dr. Bleier’s participation reflects WEPPA’s ongoing role in national discussions around emergency medicine sustainability, physician advocacy, and responsible healthcare economics.
“Emergency physicians are navigating an increasingly complex reimbursement environment,” said Dr. Bleier. “It’s critical that policy conversations include physicians who are actively managing the financial realities of emergency care while maintaining patient-first priorities.”
As Vice President of Finance for WEPPA, Dr. Bleier works closely with executive leadership to oversee financial strategy, payer relations, and long-term sustainability initiatives for the physician-owned group. His inclusion in this ACEP Now piece underscores WEPPA’s commitment to physician-led leadership and informed advocacy at both the state and national level.
The full article is available on ACEP Now:
https://www.acepnow.com/
About WEPPA
Wake Emergency Physicians, PA (WEPPA) is a physician-owned emergency medicine group providing high-quality, patient-centered emergency care across North Carolina. WEPPA partners with leading health systems, including WakeMed Health & Hospitals, UNC Health Johnston, and UNC Health Lenoir, supporting emergency departments with experienced clinical leadership, operational excellence, and physician advocacy.