HB 1820: Our Fight to Preserve a Physician-led Model of Care
HB 2975: Anesthesiologist Assistants Add Value to the Team
HB 312, HB 313, SB 625, and SB 642 : Education and Expertise Makes a Difference
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022: Recognizing the Leaders Among Us
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the ISA honors our physicians who have made outstanding contributions to the field of anesthesiology. Jorge Ismael Romo, MD Jorge Ismael Romo, MD is currently an...
Governor Pritzker Recognizes Illinois Physician Anesthesiologists with Proclamation
Physician Anesthesiologists Week 2021 is a week-long event of advocacy and public outreach on key issues affecting the specialty led by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Throughout the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 6, ISA members will be able to virtually meet with...
Resident Scholar Corner
Mariana Montes, MD, MPH When I applied to the ASA Resident Policy Research Rotation in Political Affairs in February of 2020, I don’t think any of us could have imagined the turn of events that would follow. At the time, I was a CA2 resident, concerned about the...
ISAPAC
ISAPAC is the political piece of the Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists—a separate fund within ISA devoted solely to permitting anesthesiology to participate in elections involving the Illinois General Assembly’s state House Representatives and state Senators.
All ISAPAC contributions are voluntary and the level of participation changes from year to year. ISAPAC bases its budget upon the contributions it receives. It is able to be more aggressive and participate in more campaigns when contribution levels are high. It is less aggressive and participates in fewer campaigns when contribution levels are low.
Above: ISA members with US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8th District) in Washington, DC
Sam Page, MD, Anesthesiologist and former Missouri State Representative, presented “Integrating Anesthesiologist Assistants into the Anesthesia Care Team” on February 27, 2018 at the Practice Management Dinner in Springfield, IL
ASA Advocacy Center
The ASA Committee on Governmental Affairs has created numerous resources to assist members in advocacy efforts. Click here https://www.asahq.org/advocacy to join ASA’s Grassroots Network, check out the guide on how to get active, or learn how to host an elected official for a site visit at your hospital.
ISMS Governmental Affairs
Access the resources to connect you with legislators using the following link https://www.isms.org/Governmental_Affairs/Governmental_Affairs/ . Not sure who represents you? Enter your zip code in the system to find names and contact information. There is also an option to send a message and have your voice heard.
ISMS’s site also provides status updates and position statements for priority issues under consideration in the Illinois General Assembly. The site is updated during the active Session from January through May.
Illinois General Assembly http://www.ilga.gov/
Where does my contribution go?
*Pro-physician candidates
*Republicans and Democrats
*Incumbents and challengers
All ISAPAC contributions are voluntary and the level of participation changes from year to year, ISAPAC bases its budget upon the contributions it receives. It is able to be more aggressive and participate in more campaigns when contribution levels are high. It is less aggressive and participates in fewer campaigns when contribution levels are low.
ISAPAC is a bi-partisan, non-ideological political organization. It supports candidates based upon their positions on issues impacting our specialty. Because the issues that ISA works to address – patient safety, scope of practice, insurance / payor issues, professional liability reform etc. – are not party line issues or ideological issues, supporters of anesthesiology can be found along the entire political spectrum with widely differing views on issues outside of those impacting anesthesiologists.
Where does my contribution go?
*Pro-physician candidates
*Republicans and Democrats
*Incumbents and challengers
All ISAPAC contributions are voluntary and the level of participation changes from year to year, ISAPAC bases its budget upon the contributions it receives. It is able to be more aggressive and participate in more campaigns when contribution levels are high. It is less aggressive and participates in fewer campaigns when contribution levels are low.
Additional Resources
To gain additional insights and information about our legislative partners and public organizations, check out our Resources page for links to their sites. Check on the specific timelines/status of a bill, identify who sits on a relevant committee or learn more about the legislative agenda for the Illinois Medical Society.