Legislative Action
APs Take Action for Acupuncture
“If you are not at the table, you are on the table”….Juhan Mixon, lobbyist
2024 Clearwater Legislative Action
April 15, 2024 4 APs from the Clearwater area attended Amplify Clearwater’s Post-Legislative Session Reception at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort on Clearwater Beach. They heard the recap from local legislators and had the opportunity to meet with them.
L->R Rep Kim Berfield, Sen Ed Hooper, Amanda Payne CEO,
Rep Adam Adamson, Rep Berry Jacques
2024 ACUED DAY
See more photos here on FSOMA Facebook
Pinellas County APs Take Action
What is happening in your district?
- Ellen Teeter met with Representative “Will” Robinson onJuly 26th. They discussed Mediciaid Expansion to have the state managed medicaid system cover acupuncture for pain and other conditions. She is planning on attending a fundraiser for him on Sept 29.
Her senator, Jim Boyd not making appointments until September.
- Jennifer Broadwell has a meeting scheduled next week with Senator Tina Polsky. She met with Rep Emily Slosberg on Tuesday via zoom. They had an opportunity to discuss recent legislation she has co sponsored, and I thanked her for her initiative in serving Florida. They spoke about healthcare and the need for increasing access to care and how LAc’s can improve outcomes, offers non opioid and effective options for pain, and much more. She was very open to listening and welcomes the opportunity to learn more about how acupuncture can benefit Floridians.