Public Policy & Advocacy
April 2008 state legislative update from CSMS
Connecticut's Congressional Delegation
ACP Testimony presented in Hartford during 2007 Legislative Session
- January 2007 Testimony supporting "An Act Increasing Access to Healthcare"
- February 2007 Testimony supporting "An Act Establishing Universal Health Care Insurance in Connecticut
- March 2007 Testimony opposing "An Act Revising the Definition of Advanced Nursing Practice"
- March 2007 Testimony opposing provider tax within "An Act Establishing the Connecticut Healthy Steps Program"
Health and Public Policy Committee
Call to our chapter: How you can help!
- Summer 2007 Report - Submitted by Robert McLean, MD, FACP
Health and Public Policy Committee Archives
Connecticut Office of Health Care Access Representation
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.
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What's New
- Young Physicians Networking Event:
Advancement to Fellowship
Wednesday, October 15th - Governor's Newsletter - August 2008
- Register Today
2008 Chapter Meeting
October 8, 2008 - Governor Election Results
- Election 2008: Find out where the presidential candidates stand on the issues important to internists.
- Member Accomplishments
- ACP Internist Weekly
Contact Information
Eric M. Mazur, MD, FACP
ACP Governor, Connecticut Chapter
Nancy Sullivan
30 Dwight Drive, Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: (860) 349-8995
Fax: (860) 349-3004 or
E-mail: ctacp@comcast.net