Genesis Physicians Group provides strong support for physician participation in the public affairs arena.
Whether through our own grassroots initiatives in Texas-or through the legislative contacts provided by our county,
state and national medical associations, our voices are heard on such vital issues as:
- Medical liability reform
- Medicare reform
- Patient safety
- Antitrust relief
- Regulatory relief
- Funding for research and medical education
- Health promotion/disease prevention
- Prescription drug legislation
To participate in political education and action - and to stay current on legislation in process - please visit the
following web sites:
Dallas County Medical Society
Learn how to deliver your message to legislators by contacting Tracy Casto, DCMS
Director of Public Affairs, at 214-948-3622, X 227. Genesis member Dr. John T. Gill chairs the DCMS TEXPAC.
If you have a personal or professional relationship with a legislator at the state or federal level and are
willing to contact him/her about medical issues, you may also request to serve as a Political Key Contact for the
Dallas County Medical Society (www.dcms.org).
Tarrant County Medical Society
For Genesis Physicians Group members practicing in Tarrant County, learn more about local public affairs
opportunities from Nicole King at 817-732-2825 or visit www.tcms.org.
Texas Medical Association/TEXPAC
The Texas Medical Association (www.texmed.com), (1-800-880-1300) offers diverse opportunities for physician involvement
in community service and issues involving legislation and political action.
Opportunities include:
- TEXPAC, the political action committee of the Texas Medical Association. Contact Leslie Tate for more information.
With more than 7,000 members, TEXPAC is the largest bipartisan political action committee in the state and ranks
first in size among other state medical association PACs.
- Where we stand - AMA Medicare physician payment cuts
Every year, America's physicians and their patients face the threat of cuts to Medicare physician payments.
With 60 percent of physicians indicating they will either decrease or altogether stop seeing new Medicare
patients if these cuts are allowed to occur, the American medical Association continues to work with Congress towards
a permanent, long-term solution for the Medicare payment formula. With current government budget forecasts indicating
a potential 10 percent cut by June 30, 2008, much work, but many opportunities, lie ahead.
LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Watch this site, as well as This Week @ Genesis, the weekly newsletter of Genesis Physicians Group,
for breaking news and interpretation of legal action and legislation affecting the practice of medicine in
the state and nation. Your involvement in public affairs is a valuable investment in the future of independent
medical practice. Genesis Physicians Group urges you to stay informed and voice your opinions through any and
all of the organizations listed here.