How DOs Shape Capitol Hill

Episode Introduction: POMA's Government Affairs Committee looks at state legislation that affects osteopathic physicians in Pennsylvania. Through lobbying efforts, lawmakers are informed and educated on POMA's positions and policies. Tune in as we pull back the curtains on POMA's government affairs work.   Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… Gene Battistella, DO, champion of POMA's Influence Pillar, leads a discussion with the Hans Zuckerman, DO, chair of the Government Affairs Committee, and the advocacy team who works to develop and communicate POMA's positions and policies. Through grassroots activity, strategic communications and lobbying efforts, lawmakers are educated on POMA's positions. POMPAC provides monetary support to targeted state candidates who support POMA's philosophy on quality patient care.   Key Takeaways: State politics have a tremendous impact on your professional life and it's important to be involved. Osteopathic physicians are key influencers in their community and have a role in state policy at the Capitol. It's important to know your legislators, but it's more important for them to know who you are! The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) analyzes and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees (BOT) on state legislation and policy positions that affect osteopathic physicians in Pennsylvania. The GAC positions are presented to the BOT who renders POMA's official position. Lobbying efforts includes educating lawmakers on POMA's positions and how they affect their constituents in their legislative district. POMPAC provides monetary support to targeted candidates who support POMA's philosophy on quality patient care.   Find Us: Online: https://www.poma.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA Email: [email protected]