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ACC Advocacy: Introductions and Current State Issues

ACC Advocacy: Introductions and Current State Issues. Current Advocacy Structure. State Advocacy Forecast. Legislation Already in Play.

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ACC Advocacy: Introductions and Current State Issues

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  1. ACC Advocacy:Introductions and Current State Issues

  2. Current Advocacy Structure

  3. State Advocacy Forecast

  4. Legislation Already in Play • ARKANSAS: SB 51 - Would require disclosure of investment, ownership, or contractual interest by health care providers who refer patients for various diagnostic services. • ARIZONA: HB 2376 - Requires "medical services" to be performed by the "appropriate specialties.” • KENTUCKY: Lt. Governor (and physician) David Mongiardo to push for EMR • VIRGINIA: Governor Tim Kaine has proposed increase in tobacco tax

  5. Lt. Governor’s Challenge

  6. Lt. Governor’s Challenge “YOUR HEART IS IN YOUR HANDS” Coordinating Committee: Lt. Gov. Barbara O' Brien (CO) - ChairmanLt. Gov. Bill Bolling (VA) - MemberLt. Gov. Dr. Daniel Mongiardo (KY) - MemberLt. Gov. Rick Sheehy (NE) - Member Participating states:Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, (VA)Sec. of State Jan Bewer (AZ)Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo (KY)Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy (NE)Lt. Governor Jim Folsom (AL)Lt. Governor Barbara O'Brien (CO)Lt. Governor Andre Bauer (SC)Lt. Governor Diane Denish (NM)Lt. Governor Sean Parnell (AK)Lt. Governor Patty Judge (IA)Lt. Governor Peter Kinder (MO)

  7. Upcoming Advocacy Events • Arizona Legislative Day: February 2-3 • Indiana Legislative Day: February 11-12 • Nevada Legislative Day: March 4-5 • National Lieutenant Governors Association Meeting: March 11-13 • Alabama Legislative Day: March 25-26 • ACC Annual Scientific Session • Ohio Legislative Day: May 4-5

  8. ACC Legislative Conference • SAVE THE DATE! • Sept. 13-15, Washington, D.C. • Analysis of complex health policy issues • Meetings with legislators and regulatory experts • Political experts, seasoned policy veterans • Networking opportunities with colleagues

  9. Chapter Affairs Extranet members.acc.org/extranet

  10. Chapter Affairs Extranet members.acc.org/extranet

  11. Legislative Tracking on the Extranet members.acc.org/extranet

  12. Legislative Tracking on the Extranet members.acc.org/extranet

  13. Advancing Quality Cardiovascular Care through… Science Education Advocacy

  14. The Path to Power • Cardiologists must work together to fulfill the advocacy component of ACC’s mission: • Combining voices to impact the political process • Combining resources to send a powerful message to Congress • Combining power to preserve healthcare

  15. ACC PACMission • Contribute to the campaigns of those Members of Congress who support the College’s legislative agenda • Gain BETTER access to high profile legislators, especially committee chairs and leadership • Build grassroots and fundraising potential to bring about election results favorable to our advocacy goals

  16. ACC PAC Criteria for Political Contributions The PAC Board considers the following criteria in determining political disbursements: 1. Leadership position 2. Committee assignment 3. Past voting record on OUR issues 4. Medical profession: MD, DO, etc. 5. Personal relationship with ACC member 6. Likelihood to win – polls, district

  17. ACC PAC : Disbursements to Candidates in the 2006 Election Cycle(2005 and 2006) • Contributions made to 120 candidates, leadership PACs and party committees • Total of $441,100 disbursed • 74% given to Republicans • 26% given to Democrats

  18. ACC PAC: Disbursements to Candidates in the 2008 Election Cycle(2007 and 2008) • Contributions made to over 250 candidates, leadership PACs and party committees • Total of $997,289 disbursed • 56% given to Democrats • 44% given to Republicans • Our influence is growing, but our competitors are still giving more

  19. Why Contribute to ACC PAC? • 100% of your personal contributions are used to support the election of pro-physician candidates to Congress • Currently, only 7% of our members contribute to ACC PAC • Other specialty groups have better-funded PACs, giving them an advantage at the decision making table: more funds = greater access

  20. Where do we stand?Physician Specialty PAC Receipts 2008 Cycle

  21. Giving to ACC PAC • Only U.S. members can donate to the PAC • Need personal funds,not corporate- only personal contributions can be used for political giving • ACC PAC can solicit from over 25,000Members • In 2005, ACC PAC raised $625,726 • 1,541 Contributors • In 2006, ACC PAC raised $522,628 • 1,200 Contributors • In 2007, ACC PAC raised $607,135 • 1,731 Contributors • In 2008, ACC PAC raised $646,602 • 1,862 Contributors

  22. ACC PAC: Financial Overview 2008 Election Cycle: • $1,253,737 raised in 2007 and 2008 (includes both “hard” and “soft” receipts) • 2,707 individuals contributed • Average per contributor = $463

  23. ACC PAC Goals: 2009 • $1000 from 1000 Campaign • 100% BOT Participation • 100% BOG Participation • Improve hard dollar ratio (36% of 2008 contributions were soft dollars) • Increase number of contributors (1,862 in 2008)

  24. For more information… Pleasevisit: www.accpacweb.org

  25. For more information… Or contact: Nick Morse Associate Director, Political & Legislative Affairs nmorse@acc.org 202-375-6372

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