MA ACP Health and Public Policy Committee (2026-2027)

The MA ACP HPPC's mission is to develop and assist with implementation of College policy, and participate in legislative advocacy on issues affecting the health of the American public and the practice of internal medicine and its sub-specialties.

Responsibilities - attend regular conference calls, annual MA ACP chapter meeting Saturday, October 24, 2026 and State Advocacy Day March 2027 (excuses for clinical responsibilities are understood and allowed) and participate in planning of the State Advocacy Day.


1.What is your first name?(Required.)
2.What is your last name?(Required.)
3.Degree(s)

4.Preferred e-mail address(Required.)
5.Medical School/PG Year/Years in Practice(Required.)
6.Please indicate your area(s) of clinical focus (e.g., General Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, et al)(Required.)
7.Practice/Institution/Program/School Name(Required.)
8.City, State(Required.)
9.Why would you like to be a member of the HPPC (max 300 words)(Required.)
10.Please list prior leadership, policy or advocacy experience(s) that will contribute to your position in the HPPC or what you would like to learn from the experience if no prior experience. (max 300 words)(Required.)
11.Please list any contacts you have with state legislators or staff members.
12.Please indicate whether you are able to commit to the requirements of being a member of HPPC.
(Attend regular conference calls - frequency every 2 months or more often when needed, annual MA ACP chapter meeting Saturday, October 24, 2026 and State Advocacy Day likely in March 2027 (excuses for clinical responsibilities are understood and allowed) and participate in planning of State Advocacy Day.)
(Required.)
13.Please list any issues you would like to be addressed by the HPPC. (e.g. immigrant health, prior authorization reform, primary care reform)