Exercise Your Voice!
Physician engagement is essential to the success of a pro-medicine legislature. Join us in fighting for legislation that helps physicians practice medicine without interference from over regulation and protects patients with decisions made by doctors not politicians. View our Legislative Priorities.
Lawmakers want and need to hear from professionals in the field of medicine!
Advocacy Alert
Action Needed on House Bill 4399 – Oppose NP Independent Practice
Lawmakers are advancing HB 4399 — a bill that removes physicians from care teams and allows nurse practitioners to practice without a doctor’s supervision. Supporters claim it will fix access issues and lower costs. But in states that passed similar laws, care hasn’t gotten faster or cheaper — it’s just gotten more fragmented.
Instead of investing in real solutions, HB 4399 doubles down on shortcuts that weaken oversight and put Michigan patients at risk. When physicians are removed from care teams, patients are more likely to face delays, repeat visits, and higher out-of-pocket costs — especially when care gets complex.
Michigan’s health care system is already stretched too thin. This bill will only make things worse. Michigan patients deserve real solutions — not policies that make it harder to see a doctor.
We are fighting hard, but we cannot stop this alone. Your voice matters!
Contact your legislator today to send a pre-written email and demand they vote NO on HB 4399.
Click here for Talking Points on the Physician-Led Care Teams
When we work together we can accomplish great things!
The MCMS would like to thank all of the physicians who contacted their legislators and helped us prevent an estimated 37% increase in liability insurance premiums that would have had disastrous consequences for healthcare in Michigan.
Tri-County Legislative Committee
We need your voice! We are looking for MCMS members who want to directly interact with legislators and represent Macomb County on the Tri-County Legislative Committee. The committee meets quarterly with legislators from Southeast Michigan to discuss issues and legislation impacting physician practices and their patients. These meetings provide an open forum for physicians to engage directly with legislators who often come seeking physician input and education on healthcare related legislation. This committee works in conjunction with the Oakland and Wayne County Medical Societies as well as the Michigan State Medical Society.
Anyone interested in joining the committee please contact Heidi Leach.
Learn More About MDPAC
The Michigan Doctors’ Political Action Committee (MDPAC) is a bipartisan political action committee made up of physicians, their families, residents, medical students and others interested in making a positive contribution to the medical profession through the political process. Established by the Michigan State Medical Society, MDPAC supports pro-medicine candidates running for the State legislature, Michigan Supreme Court and other statewide positions. Join now!