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The only political action committee of urology -- specifically devoted to the needs of urologists. Please tour the website and learn more about UROPAC and its role in advocating for urologists at the political level.
Rosemary Memo, Congressman Tim Ryan and Richard Memo, MD enjoy a fundraiser in Youngstown, OH this summer.
Active UROPAC Members Make A Difference!
Richard Memo, MD, UROPAC member, AACU & AUA Board Member connects with his member of Congress and ensures a strong relationship with urology. Only through person-to-person contact can urology make a difference on Capitol Hill and that contact doesn't have to be in Washington DC. Your relationship with members of Congress is critical so that our representatives understand the complexity of issues that pervade urology on the state and local level. Whether its Medicare payment reform, additional training and research in urology, prostate cancer awarness or even certification of facilities we must create positive relationships with our elected officials so they understand how best to represent urology.
William Gee, MD and Congressman Ben Chandler are pictured following a fundraising event in Kentucky. Our thanks go to all of our active and generous UROPAC members!
Highlights from the 3rd Annual Urology Joint Advocacy Conference:
Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Kerry Weems, spoke as this year’s Russell Carson Memorial Lecturer at this year’s meeting. Administrator Weems briefed the audience on current health care policy developments affecting urologists.
Jeffrey Kaufman, MD discusses the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program before attendees leave for visits with elected officials on Capitol Hill. The RAC program was one the issues that advocates for urology addressed with Congress during the program.
William Wynne, Majority Health Counsel to the Senate Finance Committee and Geoff Gerhardt, Majority Staff to the House Ways and Means Committee brief the audience with breaking news from Capitol Hill.
Attendees enjoyed an evening of fellowship and comedy at the 2008 UROPAC banquet. Following dinner renowned political satirists, the Capitol Steps, entertained the audience.
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