MSD’s Political Advocacy is a multi-faceted program intended to:
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Represent, promote and defend the interests of physicians and their patients in the halls of government;
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Educate and advise lawmakers and officials on medical issues that affect our community;
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Establish relationships with and evaluate elected officials; and
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Provide members the tools they need to stay current on the laws and regulations that affect their practices and to make informed decisions in the ballot booth.
AMA Health Care Advocacy
legislative e-Update - MSD Busy Advocating for Physicians and Patients in the Off Season of the 152nd General Assembly
First Leg of the 152nd General Assembly Concludes
152nd General Assembly Begins June Rush
*Bill Chart - As of June 5, 2023
7/8/2022 Legislative Wrap Up
1/24/2022 Legislative Update
Four resolutions were presented for Council consideration at the 2022 Annual Meeting as follows:
Resolution 01-A2022 "Addressing the Improper Use of the Word Provider." The resolution was adopted as submitted.
Resolution 02-A2022 "Minimizing the Influence of Social Media on Gun Violence." The resolution was adopted as submitted.
Resolution 03-A2022 "MSD Support of Engaged Neutrality for Medical Aid in Dying." The resolution was amended with substitute language, replacing "end of life decisions" with "medical aid in dying" in Resolve #1. The resolution was adopted as amended.
Resolution 04-A2022 "Addressing Health Disparities in Food Allergy Prevention." The resolution was adopted as submitted.