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APMAPAC Update

do to support our members and our profession. This didn't
happen overnight or because we have the "right" message.
It was years of effort by our members and the team at
APMA. Finally, I tell members the truth of the matter is that
if you, as a podiatric physician, don't contact your lawmakers through email, phone, or letter to advocate for your profession, then why should any public policymakers be interested in what our group has to say? You are the expert and
you are the constituent. Relying on paid staff from APMA
[and] INPMA to be your sole voice is assured failure.

Dr. Simon:
How have APMA's legislative efforts had an impact on your professional life?
Dr. DeHeer:
I chair APMA's Legislative Committee, so legislative advocacy is a huge part of my life. The CMS proposed E/M rule
in 2018 would have directly affected every podiatric physician in the country. Professional progress is a multipronged
effort, with one of the prongs being legislative advocacy.

Dr. Grandfield:
My involvement with APMAPAC/Legislative Advocacy has
empowered my professional life in many ways, from influence on policy to physician recruitment. I am proud of
the accomplishments we have achieved in Indiana. We
are blessed to have many politically involved members who
really understand the process.
Solak:
Being involved with APMA's Legislative Advocacy and
APMAPAC has impacted both my professional and personal life. Professionally, it opened the door to key relationships with the Indiana congressional delegation. Last
session, we had seven of the nine members of the House
signed as cosponsors of the HELLPP Act. More rewarding
has been the impact on my personal life. I always enjoy
working with people who are passionate about their career and their profession. The members involved with legislative advocacy and political action are truly passionate
about the podiatric profession and want to make the profession better for all involved. Working with people like that
is a great experience.
n

APMAPAC Donors are

Podiatry Proud
I'm Tyson Green, DPM, and I give because:
Much like you can't complain about government issues
unless you get involved and vote, you can't complain
about the issues that affect our profession unless you
contribute. Donating and staying involved are ways
we can make a difference within our profession and
continue to secure the future of our profession.

* Loyal APMAPAC donor
* APMA member since 2006
* Practices in Lake Charles, LA

To donate, visit www.apma.org/eAdvocacy.

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