The Supreme Court election this year is the most crucial one in our state. It is imperative to elect Andrew Fink and Judge William O'Grady as they will follow the Rule of Law and are originalists. This means they will interpret the law as written and not legislate from the bench as Justice Bernstein. Currently the Tort Reform legislation is under scrutiny by Justice Bernstein where if amended by court decision will remove the safeguards that have reduced the number of frivolous suits, codified the requirements of eligibility to be an expert witness and the eligibility of testimony. The cost of care will undoubtedly increase as physicians will return to practicing defensive medicine. This could result in losing our gains from the Prior Auth legislation we worked hard for if utilization increases. Lastly but with paramount importance is the Trial Bar is looking to increase the cap on non-economic damages. This will result in an increase of med-mal insurance premiums; an overhead cost we cannot pass along to patients.

Take a moment to reflect how CMS has not provided an increase in Medicare rates to keep up with inflation and currently are announcing another payment reduction.

GLPO PAC is endorsing both aforementioned candidates. Our PAC needs contributions so we may not only endorse these candidates but those who are running for seats in the House in districts we live in. The achievements our organization has attained creates an environment for you to be a successful independent practicing physician. Part of this requires that favorable legislation is passed through influence; that's where contribution to campaigns of legislators becomes crucial.

We are approaching mail in voting this week, we urge you to speak with your patients and encourage them to vote for O'Grady and Fink; emphasizing how it will affect them.

Please click the link and contribute $300 or what you can; we need your help!