Capitol Insight: Nov. 5, 2009
House of Delegates
Broken Promises: Physicians Debate Future of Mcare and Medicine
The loudest, angriest discussion at the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s House of Delegates centered on lawmaker’s recent raid of $100 million in Mcare assessments to balance the state budget.
Highlights from the 2009 House of Delegates
Nearly 30 resolutions were debated at the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s House of Delegates meeting Oct. 24 and 25, 2009, in Hershey.
Mcare
Mcare Assessments Increased to 21 Percent
Mcare assessments for 2010 will be 21 percent of the Joint Underwriting Association (JUA) rates currently approved for use, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department announced.
Thank Legislators Who Voted “No” to Mcare Raid
Please thank your representatives who voted “no” on the question of whether it was constitutional to use Mcare money to help balance the state budget. In the Senate, there was no similar vote on the specifics of Mcare money, so please thank your senators who voted “no” on the final budget that included the Mcare raid.
Other News
Candidate Endorsed by PAMPAC Wins Supreme Court Seat
Superior Court Judge Joan Orie Melvin defeated fellow judge Jack Panella to win a seat on the Commonwealth’s highest court. She was endorsed by the Pennsylvania Medical Political Action Committee (PAMPAC).
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Get Involved—Watch for Campaign Toolkit Next Month
In mid-November, all Pennsylvania physicians will be called to action to sign up for the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s 2010 campaign to help elect legislators who will work to protect medicine in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about what happened to break physicians’ trust in state government and how you and your colleagues can work with the Society to influence change. For continuous updates on Mcare and medical liability issues, check www.pamedsoc.org/mcare.
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Last Updated: 11/6/2009