ACP - California Chapter - Public Policy & Advocacy

About ACP

Public Policy & Advocacy

Advocacy Resources

Leadership Day 2009
Save the Date for May 19-20, 2009 at L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC
Leadership Day is a great opportunity for the College and our members to increase our presence and bring our issues of concern to the attention of U.S. lawmakers. Training sessions and briefings by Members of Congress, White House officials and key Capitol Hill staff will take place on Tuesday, May 19. Visits to Capitol Hill will take place on Wednesday, May 20.

Where the College Stands on key health policy issues, news and recent policy changes

Election 2008: Find out where the presidential candidates stand on the issues important to internists.
Legislative Action Center
Electronic Resolution System - find Chapter Sponsored Resolutions
Member Advocacy - Other resources to help members advocate ACP policy
Project Vote Smart - a comprehensive database that helps you identify federal and state legislators, through a zip code search, and research their positions, voting records, campaign finances, performance evaluations, and even send them an email.
Public Policy Virtual Library (PPVL) - a repository of ACP's current and historic policies and the Policy Compendium.

Additional Advocacy Resources

Local Advocacy Information

Message from Susan Sprau, MD, FACP, President, California Chapter c6
Please read this important note from Dr. Sprau, President of the California Chapter's c6.

Medical Services Committee Report
The Medical Services Committee is increasing its membership. Please contact Glenn Littenberg if you are interested in serving on this committee.

Knox-Keene Health Plan Expenditures Report

Health and Public Policy Committee Minutes
Chair, Health and Public Policy Committee - Jeremiah Tilles, MD, MACP

Medicare Updates
Check out the latest news about Medicare.

State Legislative Resources

Page updated: 08-11-08

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