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Get Involved: MMA/MOA Legislative Committee
The MOA and MMA joined forces on state level advocacy efforts in 2024, now meeting as a combined Legislative Committee. The MOA Co-Chairs are Kathryn Brandt, DO & Isabella Askari, DO. The committee is open to all physicians (and medical students) and meets weekly during the Maine Legislative Session to discuss legislation of interest to the Association and its members.
COMMITTEE CALLS ON THURSDAY NIGHTS @ 6PM STARTING JAN 6TH 2025
Register for weekly calls here
Get Involved!
Calls are open to all MOA members (including students and residents)
We need YOUR input to ensure a diverse array of specialties and opinions in our advocacy work. Don't miss these opportunities to engage:
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Don't miss the hybrid kick-off meeting of the Legislative Committees on Thursday, December 12th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (email [email protected] to RSVP). It will start with a dinner to connect with your peers and end with an overview of the 132nd Legislature.
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Weekly Zoom Legislative Committee meetings starting January 16th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (register here or look for the link in our weekly e-news)
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Physicians’ Day of Advocacy at the State House on March 6th from 8:0am to 12:00 pm (RSVP here or email [email protected] if you can’t access Google)
We welcome all D.O.s to have input to the MOA’s legislative agenda.
For more information or questions, please contact:
Amanda Mahan, MOA Executive Director
Email: [email protected] Phone: 207-623-1101
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Anne Sedlack, Esq., M.S.W. (she/her/hers), Director of Advocacy at the Maine Medical Association.
Email: [email protected] Cell: 203-560-9302
The "Medical Provider of the Day," program will also return for the 132nd Session. Please contact Sarah Lepoff to sign up to serve as Doctor of the Day at the Legislature! This is a meaningful way to get to know Legislators and give back to the community.
Osteopathic National News & Events
AOA DO Day 2025 in DC
Virtual: Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23
In-person: Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27
The Westin Arlington (Arlington, VA)
Hotel room rate: $259 per night plus tax
Osteopathic Advocacy Network
MOA/MMA 132nd Legislature, 1st Session Summary Report
Check out a report on all that we accomplished in the first half of the Maine 132nd session.
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