Leaders say they do not seek a quid pro quo for financial support of candidates, but believe that major contributors have more opportunities to be heard over the long-haul.
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ACEP News: Vol 31 – No 10 – October 2012“We are definitely getting our message out to the political candidates,” said Dr. Jacoby. “This is a long-term relationship,” Dr. Weltge said. “In many ways it’s a marathon.”
And political candidates are well aware that emergency physicians wield more than a checkbook. ACEP members have extensive grassroots ties within congressional districts because of their roles as emergency providers. ACEP President Dr. David Seaberg said members represent not only their own interests, but also the patients and the public.
“Emergency physicians are truly the ‘white hat’ physicians in medicine but we need to get our critical messages out, and NEMPAC allows us to do that,” Dr. Seaberg said. “NEMPAC is essential in getting our messages out on the importance of Emergency Medicine.”
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