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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. 

Check out our Legislative Priorities for 2025 Here

 

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:

  • 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. 

  • 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) 

  • 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

OR

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
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MOA/MMA 131st Legislature, Second Session Summary Report

Check out a report on all that we accomplished in the second half of the Maine 131st session.

 

MOPAC

The Maine Osteopathic Political Action Committee (MOPAC) advocates to elect and re-elect pro-physician candidates through direct contributions, voter education and targeted political activism. As a physician, your time and resources are limited. MOPAC is the best resource for you to learn who supports the osteopathic profession and how you can help elect candidates that represent you and your patients!