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Advocacy in Action
Whether it’s advocating on legislation, addressing payment concerns with health plans and insurers, or making sure physicians are represented, the MSMS Advocacy team is working on your behalf. The following are some recent highlights:
- Sponsored two billboards in the Lansing area as part of our ongoing efforts to educate lawmakers about the dangers of HB 4399 and removing physicians from the care team.
- Met with representatives from Michigan’s Medicaid program to discuss the state budget, impact of H.R. 1 on Michigan’s provider taxes and direct payments, implementation of work requirements, eligibility redeterminations and opportunities to raise awareness, and behavioral health care coordination policy, adoption, and reimbursement.
- Together with the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians and Michigan Osteopathic Association, sent a letter to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) offering suggestions on how to emphasize primary care in rural communities in their application for funds offered by the newly established Rural Health Transformation Program, which was included in H.R. 1.
- Completed a survey from the MDHHS to help shape how Michigan prioritizes funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program.
- Joined with the AMA and other state and specialty societies to urge Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced advance premium tax credits. These credits have made health coverage more affordable for the more than 24 million Americans who purchased coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces in 2025, including many who are older, live in rural areas, or operate small businesses.
- Submitted written comments on 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule; highlighting a number of key provisions with the potential to impact care delivery, physician reimbursement, and patient access.
- Opposed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule “Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards” via a joint letter with other national and state organizations.
- Attended nine legislative fundraisers, six committee meetings, and seven meetings with legislators and/or staff.