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Urge your Senator to Support Increased Funding for Primary Care!

The Medicaid uplift, which applies to both adult and pediatric primary care services, will expand access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries, support primary care and physician practice sustainability, and improve patient health.

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Make sure your Senator knows Nurse Practitioners should be part of the care team, not independent from it!

Vote NO on Senate Bill 680

Patients are better served when physicians lead care teams. Make sure your Senator knows Nurse Practitioners should be part of that care team, not independent from it!

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Urge Your Legislator to Support Physicians in the Fight Against COVID-19

For too long now, physicians and other medical providers have been the last, and often only line, of defense in the fight against COVID-19. It's time for the Michigan Legislature to step up to the plate and help protect the people of Michigan.

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Support Telehealth. Support House Bill 5651.

Patients expect - and physicians deliver - the same quality of care no matter where, no matter how

House Bill 5651 will require payment and coverage parity for telemedicine services the same as if the service were provided in-person, ensuring patients have access to quality care while allowing telehealth to remain a sustainable option for physicians to offer.

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Advocates: Tell your lawmaker to protect access to care by supporting HB 4486 and SB 314

Tell your legislator that you support HB 4486 and SB 314 and that they have a responsibility to protect auto accident victims’ right to recover.

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Urge Your Legislator to Ensure Safe Drinking Water in Michigan Schools

We can’t wait when it comes to protecting children’s brains from toxic lead

The Filter First approach to reducing lead in school drinking water calls for providing filtered drinking water stations for students and staff in Michigan Public Schools. Support Senate Bills 184 and 185!

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Support the Push for Behavioral Health Integration

Urge Your Senator to recognize the key role primary care plays in the delivery of efficient, effective, and coordinated behavioral health services.

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Thank our public health officials

Please take a moment to thank your local public health officials and let them know they have your support.

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Urge the Administration to NOT Resubmit the Request for Exemption of Federal CMS Guidelines in Anesthesia Care

Please contact Governor Whitmer’s office today and urge the Administration not to resubmit the request for exemption of federal CMS guidelines in anesthesia care.

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Welcome to MSMS' Engage!

Connecting constituents and Lawmakers is a critical and central function of grassroots advocacy. Here, you will communicate, educate, engage, and activate on the things that are most important to Michigan physicians. With Engage, YOU become a “virtual lobbyist,” so please familiarize yourself with Engage and Take Action Now!

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  • Urge your Senator to Support Increased Funding for Primary Care!

    The Medicaid uplift, which applies to both adult and pediatric primary care services, will expand access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries, support primary care and physician practice sustainability, and improve patient health.

  • Make sure your Senator knows Nurse Practitioners should be part of the care team, not independent from it!

    Patients are better served when physicians lead care teams. Make sure your Senator knows Nurse Practitioners should be part of that care team, not independent from it!

  • Urge Your Legislator to Support Physicians in the Fight Against COVID-19

    For too long now, physicians and other medical providers have been the last, and often only line, of defense in the fight against COVID-19. It's time for the Michigan Legislature to step up to the plate and help protect the people of Michigan.

  • Support Telehealth. Support House Bill 5651.

    House Bill 5651 will require payment and coverage parity for telemedicine services the same as if the service were provided in-person, ensuring patients have access to quality care while allowing telehealth to remain a sustainable option for physicians to offer.

  • Advocates: Tell your lawmaker to protect access to care by supporting HB 4486 and SB 314

    Tell your legislator that you support HB 4486 and SB 314 and that they have a responsibility to protect auto accident victims’ right to recover.

  • Urge Your Legislator to Ensure Safe Drinking Water in Michigan Schools

    The Filter First approach to reducing lead in school drinking water calls for providing filtered drinking water stations for students and staff in Michigan Public Schools. Support Senate Bills 184 and 185!

  • Support the Push for Behavioral Health Integration

    Urge Your Senator to recognize the key role primary care plays in the delivery of efficient, effective, and coordinated behavioral health services.

  • Thank our public health officials

    Please take a moment to thank your local public health officials and let them know they have your support.

  • Urge the Administration to NOT Resubmit the Request for Exemption of Federal CMS Guidelines in Anesthesia Care

    Please contact Governor Whitmer’s office today and urge the Administration not to resubmit the request for exemption of federal CMS guidelines in anesthesia care.

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The Michigan Doctors’ Political Action Committee (MDPAC) is the political arm of the Michigan State Medical Society. We are a bipartisan political action committee made up of physicians, their families, residents, students and others interested in making a positive contribution to the medical profession through the political process. MDPAC supports pro-medicine candidates running for the State legislature, Michigan Supreme Court and other statewide positions. Join today!

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