jmj11 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 For certain the health care system in America is going to be changing over the next 4-8 years. Recently the Obama administration held a large Health Care Forum on March 4th in the White House. They invited all the major players in the future shape of health care (see the long list of attendees posted below). Missing from this list were anyone representing either PAs or NPs (except for the nursing association). I've written the Health Care policy team stating that it is very important that PAs and NPs are invited to the table as we represent the only health care professionals that were created specifically to increase the access to health care while holding down the cost. So, here is a link to reach them: White House Forum March 4th: I. BREAKOUT SESSION ONE: STATE DINING ROOM Moderator: Melody Barnes Moderator: Bob Kocher Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ) Rep. Baron Hill (D-IN) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) SEIU, Dennis Rivera Business Roundtable, Ken Powell (CEO of General Mills) American Hospital Association, Rich Umbdenstock American Cancer Society, Daniel Smith American Nurses Association, Rebecca Patton Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Scott Serota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Health Task Force, Peter Thomas Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards National Council of La Raza (NCLR), Janet Murguia II. BREAKOUT SESSION TWO: EEOB 350 Moderator: Valerie Jarrett Moderator: Zeke Emanuel Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) Sen. Robert Bennett (R-UT) Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO) Rep. Miller (D-CA) Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA) Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) Rep. Donna Christensen (D-VI) Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA) Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) Rep. Nathan Deal (R-GA) National Association of Manufacturers, John Engler Federation of American Hospitals, Chip Kahn University of Chicago Medical School, Eric Whitaker Pfizer, Jeff Kindler PICO, Scott Hersey Reed National Partnership for Women and Families, Deb Ness Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Fredette West Alliance for Retired Americans, Ed Coyle III. BREAKOUT SESSION THREE: EEOB 474 Moderator: Peter Orszag Moderator: Secretary Shinseki Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) Rep. Wally Herger (R-CA) Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), Joe Hansen National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Dan Danner Catholic Health Association, Sister Carol Keehan Hispanic Medical Association, Elena Rios America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), Karen Ignani Campaign for Mental Health Reform, Bill Emmett Asian and Pacific Islander Health Forum, Dr. Ho Tran Families USA, Ron Pollack Center for American Progress, John Podesta IV. BREAKOUT SESSION FOUR: EEOB 180 Moderator: Nancy-Ann DeParle Moderator: Diana Farrel Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN) AFL-CIO, Gerry Shea Small Business Majority, John Arensmeyer American Medical Association, Nancy Nielsen PhRMA, Billy Tauzin National Indian Health Board, Stacey Bohlen National Association of People Living with AIDS, Frank Oldham V. BREAKOUT SESSION FIVE: EEOB 248 Moderator: Larry Summers Moderator: Neera Tanden Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR) Rep. Pete Stark (by phone) (D-CA) Teamsters, Jim Hoffa U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Tom Donahue National Medical Association, Mohammad Akhter Children's Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman AARP, Bill Novelli HCAN, Richard Kirsch University of Miami, Donna Shalala Everyday Americans In December, 2008 the Transition's Health Policy Team solicited everyday Americans to hold Health Care Community Discussions around the country. The seven everyday Americans listed below all conveyed problems with the current health care system, expressed a desire to reform the system, and hosted discussions in their communities on health care issues. They were invited to participate in Thursday's White House Forum on Health Reform. Travis Ulerick is a 24-year old firefighter from Dublin, Indiana. He started out as a firefighter and first responder for the volunteer fire department on June 28, 2000. When the fire department became the sole EMS provider for the southwestern portion of Wayne County in 2007, Ulerick was one of the four crew members hired to work full-time on the department's ambulance. He graduated from nearby Lincoln High School, and is currently a senior at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Travis hosted a health care community discussion with other local first responders, doctors, and everyday Americans in January in the bay of Dublin's fire station. Recently HHS staff followed Travis around his job, and he will be featured in an upcoming video on the new healthreform.gov website. *NOTE: Travis Ulerick will introduce the President at the opening session. Julia Denton is a 52-year old Republican from Yorktown, Virginia. Her husband is an active duty Air Force dentist with more than 23 years service. Julia currently devotes her time to caretaking and advocacy on behalf of her son Matthew, who was born with a rare genetic disorder resulting in multiple disabilities. Although Julia was a volunteer for the McCain/Palin campaign during the general election, she is now committed to the Obama health plan. She hosted a health care community discussion in December and since has continued to support the health reform effort. Siavash Sarlati is a 24-year old Iranian-born, American citizen, and a medical student at the University of Wisconsin. After completing high school, he pursued a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with honors. Siavash is currently a second-year medical student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and he hopes to pursue a Masters in Public Health. Siavash hosted a health care community discussion in December. He is interested in doing his residency in an under-served urban area. Yvonne Rubie is a 57-year old from Brooklyn, New York. She is an active volunteer at House of the Lord Church, where she hosted a health care community discussion in December. Yvonne has a master's degree in public health and uses her skills to promote health and wellness through health fairs, church discussions, and information sessions on diabetes. In an effort to continue the community discussion, she is in the process of planning an event in May focusing on elder care. Yvonne is committed to improving health care at both the national and local level. James Stoffer is a 54-year old teacher and small-business owner from Delafield, Wisconsin. As the owner of a malt shop, James is all too familiar with the high costs of insurance. Although his family has a history of cancer, he cannot afford the checkups due to cost. He spoke about insurance being an obstacle to fulfilling his lifelong dream of owning his own business and fears that the current system limits other entrepreneurs. Jose Oliva is a 63-year old Mexican-born, United States Citizen from El Paso, Texas. Jose works as a Customs and Border Protection Officer along the Texas-Mexico border. He is a veteran who served in the United States Air Force from May 1965 through May 1969, and all his higher education costs were paid through the GI bill and part-time employment. Jose and his wife have been married for 38 years and have four grown children. In December, Jose hosted a health care community discussion, where group participants discussed challenges to people in impoverished areas of the country. Jose believes that the biggest challenge in reforming health care is by improving access to all Americans. Angela Diggs is a 42-year old Washington D.C. native, who is the administrator of the Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center, which is a partnership of the District of Columbia Office on Aging and Providence Hospital's Wellness Institute. The center provides health and wellness classes for seniors on D.C.'s southwest side. In December, Angela helped organize a health care community discussion. Members of Congress Expected to Attend Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Sen. **** Durbin (D-IL) ¿ Assistant Majority Leader Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) ¿ Chairman, HELP Committee Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) ¿ Ranking Member, HELP Committee Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) ¿ Chairman, Finance Committee Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) ¿ Ranking Member, Finance Committee Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) ¿ Chairman, Health Subcommittee of the Finance Committee Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) ¿ Ranking Member, Health Subcommittee (Finance Committee) Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) ¿ Chairman, Appropriations Subcommittee on Health Care Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) ¿ Ranking Member, Appropriations Subcommittee on Health Care Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) Sen. Robert Bennett (R-UT) Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) Speaker Nancy Pelosi Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) ¿ House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) ¿ Republican Whip Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) ¿ Vice Chair of Democratic Caucus Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) ¿ Chairman, Energy & Commerce Committee Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) ¿ Ranking Member, Energy & Commerce Committee Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) ¿ Chairman, Ways and Means Committee Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) ¿ Ranking Member, Ways and Means Committee Rep. George Miller (D-CA) ¿ Chairman, Education and Labor Committee Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA) ¿ Ranking Member, Education and Labor Committee Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) ¿ Chairman Emeritus of Energy & Commerce Committee Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) ¿ Chairman, Health Subcommittee for Energy & Commerce Rep. Nathan Deal (R-GA) ¿ Ranking Member, Health Subcommittee for Energy & Commerce Rep. Pete Stark (by phone) (D-CA) ¿ Chairman, Health Subcommittee of Ways and Means Rep. Wally Herger (R-CA) ¿ Ranking Member, Health Subcommittee, Ways and Means Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ) ¿ Chair, Education & Labor Subcommittee on Health, Labor, et al. Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) Rep. Baron Hill (D-IN) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO) Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) Rep. Donna Christensen (D-VI) Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA) Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN) Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR) Community Leaders and Stakeholders Expected to Attend (in alphabetical order by organization name) AARP, Bill Novelli, President ADAPT, Bobby Coward AFL-CIO, Gerry Shea, Assistant to the President for Governmental Affairs AFSCME, Gerry McEntee, President AFT, Randy Weingarten, President AIDS Action Rebecca Haag President and CEO Alliance for Retired Americans, Ed Coyle, Executive Director America's Health Insurance Plans, Karen Ignani, President and CEO American Cancer Society, Daniel Smith, President American College of Physicians, Jeff Harris, President American Academy of Pediatrics, David Tayloe, President American College of Cardiology, W. Douglas Weaver, President American Academy of Family Physicians, Ted Epperly, President American Diabetes Association, Larry Hausner, CEO American Heart Association, Timothy J. Gardner, President American Hospital Association, Rich Umbdenstock, President American Medical Association, Nancy Nielsen, President American Nurses Association, Rebecca Patton, President Asian and Pacific Islander Health Forum, Dr. Ho Tran, Executive Director Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, Jeff Caballero, Executive Director Building and Construction Trades Department, Mark Ayers, President Better Health Care Together, Jody Hoffman, Executive Director Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Scott Serota, CEO Campaign for America's Future, Roger Hickey, Founder and Co-Director Campaign for Mental Health Reform, William Emmett, Director Catholic Health Association, Sister Carol Keehan, President and CEO CCD Health Task Force, Peter Thomas CED, Charlie Kolb, CEO Center for American Progress, John Podesta, President and CEO Change to Win, Anna Burger, Chair Children's Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman, Founding President Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Irwin E. Redlener, M.D. Communications Workers of America, Larry Cohen, President Families USA, Ron Pollack, President Federation of American Hospitals, Chip Kahn, President General Mills, Ken Powell, President and CEO Health Care for America Now, Richard Kirsch, National Campaign Manager Hispanic Medical Association, Elena Rios, President Human Rights Campaign, Joe Solmonese, President Jennings Policy Strategies Group, Inc, Chris Jennings, President League of United Latin American Citizens, Brent Wilkes, Executive Director Markle Foundation, Zoe Baird, President National Association of Counties, Valerie Brown, Incoming NACO Chair National Association of Manufacturers, John Engler, President and CEO National Association of People with AIDS, Frank Oldham, President and CEO National Association of Community Health Centers, Tom Van Coverden, President and CEO National Council of La Raza, Janet Murguia, President and CEO National Jewish Hospital, Dr. Michael Salem, President National Congress of American Indians, Jacqueline L. Johnson Pata, Executive Director National Federation of Independent Businesses, Dan Danner, President National Indian Health Board, Stacey Bohlen, Executive Director National Medical Association, Mohammad Akhter, Executive Director National Partnership for Women and Families, Debra Ness, President National Business Group on Health, Helen Darling, President National Association of Children's Hospitals, Larry McAndrews, President and CEO National Association of Public Hospitals, Larry Gage, President National Rural Health Association, Dennis Berens, President National Coalition on Health Care, Henry Simmons, Founder National Association for Home Care & Hospice, Val Halamandaris, President National Women's Law Center, Marcia Greenberger, President National Minority AIDS Council, Paul Kawata, President National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Rea Carey, President National Hispanic Health Alliance, Dr. Jane Delgado, President National Education Association, Dennis Van Roekel, President Pfizer, Jeffrey Kindler, CEO Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), Billy Tauzin, President and CEO Physicians for a National Health Plan, Dr. Oliver Fein, Director PICO, Scott Hersey Reed, Executive Director Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Cecile Richards, President Racial and Ethnic Disparities Health Coalition, Fredette West, President Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, President and CEO SEIU, Dennis Rivera, Chair SEIU, Andy Stern, President Small Business Majority, John Arensmeyer, Founder and CEO Teamsters, Jim Hoffa, President Trust for America's Health, Jeff Levi, Executive Director UAW, Ronald Gettelfinger, President UFCW, Joe Hansen, President University of Chicago Medical School, Eric Whitaker, Executive Vice President For Strategic Affiliations University of Miami, Donna Shalala, President USW, Leo Gerard, President US Chamber, Tom Donohue, President Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Now here's a time where I REALLY feel invisible as a PA. This is astonishing. AAPA, AAPA, where ARE you, AAPA?! I will write my letter. thanks for sharing Mike. L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physasst Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Tell me about it. I am currently TRYING to become more involved with these things, yet I find many of these "summits" to be invitation only. I am attending one next month regarding Health Education Reform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I've just looked at the AAPA website. There's a number for Public Affairs but no email address for that office. I'm not even sure if that's the right office to get in touch with--anybody know? I do NOT want to let this issue slide, but am realizing how hampering bureaucracy is. I thought it was funny that the little email blurb the Health Care Policy team specifically asks you NOT to include any identifying information--but it asks for my email address ;) Of course I gave my institutional (university) address. Hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I've just looked at the AAPA website. There's a number for Public Affairs but no email address for that office. I'm not even sure if that's the right office to get in touch with--anybody know? I do NOT want to let this issue slide, but am realizing how hampering bureaucracy is.I thought it was funny that the little email blurb the Health Care Policy team specifically asks you NOT to include any identifying information--but it asks for my email address ;) Of course I gave my institutional (university) address. Hmmm.... I used my home email address, but L, as a new faculty, never underestimate the power of a making this a PA professions class project, or a PA student society activitiy. Get your students commenting as well....lol. Support for PA education and training, support for additional funding for the NHSC scholarships to PAs. Increase PA training and deployment to Community Health clinics and as Primary Care saftey net providers.....FWIW LesH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I did just find AAPA's letter to the Policy Forum dated March 6: http://www.aapa.org/gandp/testimony/Obama-letter.htm And Les, I'm on it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoRezSkyline Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 A little surprised that Karen Bass (D-CA) isn't listed anywhere here, as she is a PA-C herself and probably one of our strongest advocates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Good point. I forgot about Karen Bass. Maybe you could email her? A little surprised that Karen Bass (D-CA) isn't listed anywhere here, as she is a PA-C herself and probably one of our strongest advocates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmj11 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I did just find AAPA's letter to the Policy Forum dated March 6: http://www.aapa.org/gandp/testimony/Obama-letter.htm And Les, I'm on it. ;) Thanks for your detective work. I'm glad they responded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PADad Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 AAPA really is not in the position to be a player in the health policy discussion. This is for reasons both within and outside to their control. All this letter writing and public announcements is like yelling into the wind when there is no one listening. It is a good PR attempt to the PA audience, but is not effective public advocacy. But, the PA perspective and needs are not completely lost. A number of organizations invited and playing a central role do include the PA (and NP) perspective in their opinions. This includes hospital associations, some physician groups, and community health providers. It is the sheer number (and growing) of PAs and these organization's reliance on PAs that makes them aware of PA needs. The American Academy of Pediatrics, for instance, has been very reliable in incorporating PA practice needs into the standards for electronic health records, prescribing and so on. The hospitals and some doc groups are adamant that the proposed requirements for continuity of care and longitudinal reimbursement recognize the work of PAs. AAPA is no where to be found in these discussions. AAPA needs to partner more closely with those organizations that are more major players - being part of a bigger partnership helps you get seen. Also, AAPA can quit playing toady to the AMA, which does nothing for PAs and is increasingly recognized as not even representing practicing physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physasst Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 AAPA really is not in the position to be a player in the health policy discussion. This is for reasons both within and outside to their control. All this letter writing and public announcements is like yelling into the wind when there is no one listening. It is a good PR attempt to the PA audience, but is not effective public advocacy. But, the PA perspective and needs are not completely lost. A number of organizations invited and playing a central role do include the PA (and NP) perspective in their opinions. This includes hospital associations, some physician groups, and community health providers. It is the sheer number (and growing) of PAs and these organization's reliance on PAs that makes them aware of PA needs. The American Academy of Pediatrics, for instance, has been very reliable in incorporating PA practice needs into the standards for electronic health records, prescribing and so on. The hospitals and some doc groups are adamant that the proposed requirements for continuity of care and longitudinal reimbursement recognize the work of PAs. AAPA is no where to be found in these discussions. AAPA needs to partner more closely with those organizations that are more major players - being part of a bigger partnership helps you get seen. Also, AAPA can quit playing toady to the AMA, which does nothing for PAs and is increasingly recognized as not even representing practicing physicians. Agreed 1000000000%. Luckily, count me among those "in the policy arena" for PA's. I am now working with the Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center, and currently I am the only PA working with them. My work at Mayo has exposed me to many of the leaders in both the political, as well as the national physician leadership arenas. In fact, I have a meeting this coming Wed with the director of the MCHPC, and he is wanting to know HOW I can work with the AAPA, and other PA groups to make our efforts in concert. SO, I need to talk with the AAPA leadership too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn_Not_Sean Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I wouldnt worry about it too much. I had a chat with one of our AAPA BOD members today about this issue. He assured me that, yes, PAs nor NPs were at the table last week (and in fact only ONE RN), but that they WOULD be in the regional meetings. His view was that he would rather be a part of the meetings that will actually do something. The AAPA is on top of things. I know that was a concern expressed here by someone. Gotta give them more credit haha! To say that PAs are not key players I think is a mistake. The PA profession is a big player in our society's healthcare. To miss that would be, IMO, a HUGE mistake. (PAs and NPs for that matter.) Whether that be on our part or the new administration's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PADad Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 "To say that PAs are not key players I think is a mistake. The PA profession is a big player in our society's healthcare. " Yes, PAs are key players, and an increasing number of institutions and organizations recognize that. The takeaway is that there are many channels, and many that are much more effective than AAPA for whatever your particular issue should be. Look at the PAs who are leading players in current focus areas of health care education, health information exchange, health IT, personal health records, comparative effectiveness, community health centers, rural health, etc. They are successful and respected as part of a leadership team in their issue area. Lesson - it is not the 1970s-80s. PAs do not have to be afraid of the big health care world and hide in the siloed, special interest group of AAPA. They can go join, become effective, and lead from many vantage points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PADad Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Agreed 1000000000%. Luckily, count me among those "in the policy arena" for PA's. I am now working with the Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center, and currently I am the only PA working with them. My work at Mayo has exposed me to many of the leaders in both the political, as well as the national physician leadership arenas. In fact, I have a meeting this coming Wed with the director of the MCHPC, and he is wanting to know HOW I can work with the AAPA, and other PA groups to make our efforts in concert. SO, I need to talk with the AAPA leadership too. Physasst - congratulations. You are one of many PAs that are realizing their value and influence in health policy discussions. The Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center work is impressive - and frequently quoted by policy-makers in DC and nationwide. They made several offers for participation by PAEA and AAPA. However, these PA groups did not take them up on the offer - though the nurses and NPs did! It is comforting to know that there are groups like MCHPC that are proactively thinking of the PA role in advancing health care and PAs who are capable and willing to step up to the plate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdavis Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Would someone remind me, again, why the AAPA has a "war-chest"?. If they are not involved in these discussions, why not? They have beaucoup fulltime MPH types who would, i think, be perfect for participation... If they are not gettin PROACTIVELY involved, is there any reason for us to support them? They, after all, our employees... davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmj11 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 I agree Davis. As a follow up, if anyone lives in these areas (below with dates) consider signing up to be part of the health care discussion. More info here: Burlington, Vermont, March 17, Des Moines, Iowa, March 23rd, Greensboro, North Carolina, March 31st, Los Angeles, California, April 6th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Davis, I agree wholeheartedly. Why else have I been paying dues the past 12 years if not to have AAPA respond for the constituency when this kind of huge PR opportunity is missed?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physasst Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Physasst - congratulations. You are one of many PAs that are realizing their value and influence in health policy discussions. The Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center work is impressive - and frequently quoted by policy-makers in DC and nationwide. They made several offers for participation by PAEA and AAPA. However, these PA groups did not take them up on the offer - though the nurses and NPs did! It is comforting to know that there are groups like MCHPC that are proactively thinking of the PA role in advancing health care and PAs who are capable and willing to step up to the plate! thanks, it was however, a bit disconcerting, when I contacted the AAPA, and got a very, shall we say.... lukewarm reception. Changes are coming, we can either be part of crafting them, or be part of simply serving in them, but they are coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted March 19, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 19, 2009 I spoke with steve and brian at napa(www.nationalassociationpa.com) and they are going to try to arrange representation at one of the regional meetings (physasst are you a napa member yet?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physasst Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I spoke with steve and brian at napa(www.nationalassociationpa.com) and they are going to try to arrange representation at one of the regional meetings(physasst are you a napa member yet?) Nope, not yet. I am going to talk with the SEMPA leadership here soon. I started with meetings at 7am this morning, and am now working a 4pm until midnight shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted March 19, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 19, 2009 I started with meetings at 7am this morning, and am now working a 4pm until midnight shift. sounds like my schedule. up to take kids to school at 0700 free clinic 9-11:30 shift (with student) 12-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philips Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I guess i am little late to the discussion, as we really need to think about healthcare services and the changes it need to and work more efficiently. As there are very few healthcare institutions, who are providing some standard services and facilities at some reasonable costs, that all people could afford to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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