Category: Advocacy
-
ALAPAC Update: Thank You to ALL Donors
Last week, we published an article recognizing the 2018-2019 ALAPAC top donors. This week, we say ‘thank you’ to EVERYONE who has contributed. As the political action committee of the Medical Association, ALAPAC’s advocacy efforts would not be successful without the support of our donors. It is directly because of your generous contributions that we…
-
ALAPAC Announces Support for Van Smith
The Alabama Medical PAC (ALAPAC) is pleased to announce its support for Van Smith (R) in the House District 42 special primary election. HD42 covers Chilton and Autauga counties, and the special election will be held on Tuesday, August 20. As the official political committee of the Medical Association, ALAPAC seeks to elect candidates who best represent…
-
Why I Give: Amanda Williams, M.D.
I’m Amanda Williams, a psychiatrist in Montgomery and Vice President of the Medical Association, and I witnessed first-hand just how many pieces of legislation directly impact Alabama physicians. For example, when I traveled to the State House this year, I was able to provide input on a bill that altered the involuntary commitment process and…
-
ALAPAC Update: Recognizing Our Top Donors
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Each year, ALAPAC seeks donations from physicians in order to keep the political presence of physicians strong. While we are currently in the final stages of our campaign to raise $75k in 75 days, we would like to take a moment to thank those individuals who have gone above…
-
ALAPAC Hosts Successful Fundraiser for Charlotte Meadows
Last week, ALAPAC, at the home of Drs. Lori and Penn White, hosted a fundraiser for Charlotte Meadows. We are proud to say the event was an overwhelming success! As the political action committee of the Medical Association, ALAPAC seeks to elect candidates who best represent the professional needs of physicians and their patients. Charlotte…
-
Gov. Ivey Hosts Bill Signing Ceremony for MAT Act
Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey hosted a formal bill signing ceremony at the Alabama Capitol for this year’s Medication Assisted Treatment Act (“MAT Act”). Flanked by an array of both state and national leaders, the signing of this legislation represents another step Alabama is taking to combat the drug abuse epidemic and help those struggling with…
-
Help Us Address “Surprise Billing” Issues
Last week, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a legislative package (HR 3630) to address the ongoing “Surprise Billing” issues affecting patients and physicians. While this is not the same bill the Association and other medical societies were supporting, the committee did agree to adopt an amendment establishing an independent dispute resolution (IDR)…
-
Why I Give: Dr. John Meigs
As president of the Medical Association, I want to thank you for your membership in our organization. While membership is essential to our success, so too is advocacy. Past President Dr. Underwood recently said, “It’s amazing how politics can determine the direction of medicine.” He’s exactly right. Yet, instead of waiting until politicians are about…
-
ALAPAC Launches $75K in 75 Days Campaign
Earlier this month, ALAPAC kicked off its year-end fundraising campaign and is seeking to raise $75,000 in 75 days. As the official political action committee of Alabama physicians, ALAPAC provides financial and technical support to candidates medicine can work with on the myriad of health care issues affecting our state. It may not be a…
-
Call for Nominations: Senior Services Advisory Board
The Alabama Department of Senior Services has an advisory board, and one member of the board must be a representative of the medical profession appointed the Governor. The Senior Services Advisory Board typically meets twice annually and members are reimbursed for travel and other expenses actually incurred in the performance of their official duties. Interested…