Government Relations
PADPAC club levels for 2023 :
President ’ s Club : |
$ 2,500 + |
Liberty Club : |
$ 1,000 - $ 2,499 |
Capitol Club : |
$ 500 - $ 999 |
Keystone Club : |
$ 150 - $ 499 |
Century Club : |
$ 120 - $ 149 |
New Dentist : |
$ 60 |
Dental Students : |
$ 5 |
Are you frustrated with third-party payers ? You can change your frustration into positive results by donating to PADPAC . Some of the issues we ’ ll pursue next session are :
• Expediting credentialing
• Coordination of benefits
• Disallow clause prohibition
• Prohibiting virtual credit cards
Looming Elections
As you read this , the November election is only weeks away . Please make sure you vote . This is an important election , particularly at the state and federal level . Pennsylvania will have a new U . S . Senator for the first time in many years . There will also be many new members in the House of Representatives . The Pennsylvania General Assembly will have dozens of new members . Who the new people will be is up to you .
These new members will certainly impact you , either positively or negatively . Please take the time to see where they are on the issues that are important to you . One of the best ways to assess the character and fitness of a potential elected official is examining their past behavior . If you really want to do your homework , attend one of their campaign events and interact with them . Go to their opponent ’ s events as well . Many times you can attend events at little to no cost . Ask them the questions you want answers to . See how they perform “ off script .” Do they treat you well or dismissively ? Do they offer to follow up with you ?
Share what you learn about the candidates with your family and friends . You ’ ve educated yourself and can now educate your circle of influence . If you want to discuss any of the candidates to help you work your way through your choice , please feel free to contact me at jpb @ padental . org . Most importantly make sure you vote !
Dr . Peter Ross ( right ) attended Sen . Scott Martin ’ s ( left ) fundraiser to advocate for PDA ’ s legislative priorities .
From left to right - Peg Kuskin PDA lobbyist , Rep . Steven Mentzer ( vice chair House Insurance Committee ) and Dr . Peter Ross at Rep . Mentzer ’ s fundraiser .
8 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022 | PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL JOURNAL