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Who better than a physician or spouse of a physician to give legislators the most accurate view of how the issues really affect the practice of medicine? Healthcare is one of the main platforms in the presidential campaign and we cannot afford to let others make decisions concerning medical practice that impacts the well-being of all citizens. It is important for us to come together….County, State and National Alliances must join the AMA to provide education and leadership to promote legislation that assures quality health care for all. I will be passing on any legislative alerts I receive from the KMS and the AMAA to our county legislative chairs. They in turn will pass them on to their local members. You can contact me with your comments and concerns. Remember, Congress and the state legislatures exist to represent our views and our interests. They rely on our help to shed light on the important issues in the world of medicine. If you would like to receive legislative updates (eConnect) and alerts from KMS, click here to send us an email. Informative websites:
Everyone is welcome to the KMSA's Legislative/Membership meeting in Topeka, usually in mid-February when the legislature is in session. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the current bills that are introduced and to sit in on legislative hearings pertaining to issues that are important to Kansas medicine. Trish Youngman (Wichita) is our Vice President for Legislation.
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