5 Reasons to Support PADPAC
PADPAC is one of the largest bi-partisan health care political action committees in Pennsylvania . If PDA members do not participate in advocacy efforts through PADPAC , we risk ceding control of legislative debates to other groups . PDA members must ensure their professional voice is heard in Harrisburg !
PADPAC contributions directly support electing candidates who support a healthy practice environment for dentists in Pennsylvania .
There are many new members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly who are unfamiliar with PDA ’ s issues . PADPAC helps us build relationships with these new lawmakers , allowing us to educate them about the association , the valuable services we provide , our mission , and how we benefit our dentists , patients , and the overall quality of oral health care in Pennsylvania .
PADPAC delivers results ! It ’ s through our advocacy efforts that PDA has built relationships that lead to successful legislative outcomes for dentists and their patients . We must continue to protect our victories by supporting candidates who understand and support PDA . This cannot be accomplished without the support of our members .
The foundation for PADPAC is our members . It ’ s through PADPAC that members can join their peers in championing issues that directly impact the future of their profession .
2018 PADPAC CONTRIBUTIONS This year we have made contributions to the following legislators :
Representative Marci Toepel - House leadership as the Majority Caucus Chair . The Caucus Chair conducts all Majority meetings and notifies members when bills they are sponsoring are scheduled for a House vote .
House Republican Campaign Committee - Republicans currently control the House chamber by a wide margin .
Senator Bob Mensch - Majority Caucus Chair- assists in the formulation of the daily Senate calendar and presides over Republican caucus meetings .
Representative Stephen Barrar - PDA member request for the contribution . Rep . Barrar is a long time friend of PDA and has been routinely supportive of dentistry .
Representative Stan Saylor - House Appropriations chair . Long time true friend of PDA and has helped get PDA bills passed . Rep . Saylor will continue to help us with the heavy lifting for SB 373 Assignment of Benefits .
Representative Judy Ward - Running for the state Senate to take current Pennsylvania Senator John Eichelberger ’ s seat . Retiring to run for Congress . Sits on the Health committee .
Representative Karen Boback - Prime sponsor of SB 1267 the Student Loan Forgiveness for Dentists Program bill . True friend of PDA . Sits on the Appropriations committee . Rep . Boback ’ s son is a dentist in the state of California .
In mid March , the Government Relations group had a dinner for the members of the House Insurance committee . Our guest speaker , Majority Appropriations chair Representative Stan Saylor , did a tremendous job sharing with House members and PDA members that SB 373 Assignment of Benefits was a big priority and he would be with us every step of the way . Rep . Saylor has helped us in the past and is a true friend of PDA . PDA President-elect Jim Boyle makes it a point to meet with his friend Rep . Saylor routinely and keep in contact so that the relationship is always intact . Please feel free to thank Rep . Saylor and make a PADPAC contribution so we can continue to support those who understand our profession and how important it is to your patients and Pennsylvania . We have a long way to go on SB 373 but we are getting closer .
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