Presented by the Saginaw County Medical Society and Genesee County Medical Society

The SCMS has partnered with the GCMS to present a virtual Physician and Legislative Forum via Zoom on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 8-9 a.m. Your participation is important! These meetings provide a forum for physician members to voice their concerns with local legislators regarding legislation affecting the practice of medicine.

Saginaw area legislators invited:
Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet, 35th District (D)
Representative Amos O'Neal, 94th District (D)
Senator Kevin Daley, 26th District (R)
Representative Matthew Bierlein, 97th District (R)

Please register by Saturday, September 7. We welcome your input on issues you would like addressed. Representatives from MSMS, SCMS and GCMS will be in attendance.

Agenda*

1. Call to Order and Introductions – Paul G. Kocheril MD, GCMS Legislative Chair

2. Legislative Update:
a. Scope of Practice – SB 279
b. Step Therapy Reform – HB 5339
c. OTC Birth Control – HB 5013, 5435, 5436, SB 973, 974
d. Physical Therapists – SB 668
e. Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) Update

3. Physician Roundtable Discussion (update on timely issues in local physician practices)

4. Legislator Updates (legislators can share issues they are working on)

5. Thank you and adjournment

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The Zoom link will be shared once your online reservation is received. We look forward to a hearty discussion!

Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
Time: 8-9 a.m. (virtual)

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* 1. Full Name

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* 2. Email for Zoom link and reminder

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* 3. Cell phone for text reminder

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* 4. Medical Society

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* 5. Please leave any comments or questions you would like addressed here.

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