NEWS
EVENTS
IMPACT CONTRIBUTIONS

NEWS

In the 2008 general election, TMA was proclaimed one of the "big winners" by the Tennessee Journal. IMPACT -supported candidates won 12 of 13 Senate races and 72 of 74 House races. This year, the IMPACT Board has authorized contributions to a number of lawmakers who have been friends to organized medicine.

EVENTS

IMPACT hosts a number of political events throughout the year. Upcoming 2009 events and news items are outlined below and will be updated as needed.

IMPACT has scheduled a series of local appreciation receptions throughout the State in the summer of 2009. Local lawmakers, candidates and other legislative beneficiaries of IMPACT contributions will be invited to pay tribute to those physicians who make IMPACT a leader on Capitol Hill. The receptions are also an opportunity to honor IMPACT's Capitol Hill Club members in the company of their colleagues.

Memphis- Wednesday, August 26th
-HELD with a Great Turnout of Members and Legislators
Knoxville- Monday, August 31st
Knoxville- Tuesday, October 20th
Chattanooga- Tuesday, October 27th

Keep an eye out for other events coming to an area near you.

PITCH: TMA and the four metro medical societies join forces to rally doctors from across the state for Physicians Involved in Tennessee's Capitol Hill (PITCH). In 2009, each Grand Division of the State was assigned a specific Wednesday for physicians to make their PITCH on a variety of issues including medical liability reform, health insurance reform and public health policies. The physicians attend Judiciary, Commerce and Health Committee meetings, and schedule one-on-one meetings with legislators. All physicians, spouses and practice managers are encouraged to attend PITCH in 2010. Once dates are identified, potential attendees will be notified.

Doctor of the Day: One program that is very popular with physicians and legislators alike is the Doctor of The Day program. TMA is asked to provide physicians for the legislative session. The physicians attend hearings, have access to the House and Senate floor and may meet individually with legislators on important issues. In return, legislators have access to medical services for minor health concerns. This program is of great benefit in our legislative activities because it reminds legislators on a weekly basis that physicians are participating in the legislative process. TMA will be assigned Thursdays for the 2010 legislative session 
 
AMPAC CONTRIBUTIONS
IMPACT works with AMA's PAC, AMPAC, to secure significant campaign contributions for Tennessee's Congressional candidates who support organized medicine. Since 2008 was an election year for all nine Congressional seats and one Senate seat, we saw a significant financial involvement by AMPAC through contributions and other support to candidates running for federal office. In particular, AMPAC and IMPACT both worked hard in support of the successful election of TMA-member Dr. Phil Roe in the 1st Congressional District's August primary who went on to a resounding general election win in November.  

IMPACT CONTRIBUTIONS
CALENDAR YEAR 2009
The following individuals have been authorized to receive contributions as of June 2009. Please note that odd numbered Senate seats and all seats for the State House are up for election in 2010.