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The Kentucky Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee

What is a PAC?
. . .a group of individuals, including an association, committee or organization, other than a campaign committee, political issues committee, inaugural committee, or party executive committee, which is established as, or intended to be a permanent organization having as a primary purpose expressly advocating the election or defeat of one (1) or more clearly identified candidates, slates of candidates or political parties, which functions on a regular basis throughout the year. . . [Definition of a Permanent Committee (PAC), KRS 121.015(3)(c)]

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What is the KSA-PAC?
This committee was formed during the summer of 2001 as a voluntary, non-profit committee of the Kentucky Society of Anesthesiologists to provide an opportunity for anesthesiologists to have a more effective voice in legislative changes affecting the medical field of anesthesiology, and to foster a more productive and positive relationship with Congress. Your contribution allows for the support of candidates and legislation which directly affects your practice every day.

Who is the leadership of the KSA-PAC?


Currently Dr. Anjum Bux is serving as chairman, and Dr. John Blackburn as Treasurer. If you would like to become involved with the activities of the PAC, please contact either of these two officers, or the Kentucky Society of Anesthesiologists’ office at 1-800-659-0007, or by email to dmaskey@ksaweb.org.

 

How can you contribute?

Send your contribution (personal checks or credit cards welcome) to KSA-PAC, PO Box 531 , Florence , Kentucky 41022-0531 . KRS 121.150(10) states “no person shall contribute more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) to all permanent committees and contributing organizations in any one (1) year”.

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Or Mail your Donation to:

KSA-PAC
PO Box 531
Florence, KY 41022-0531

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Thank You for Your Support!

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Advocacy News

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Advocacy in Action: A Call to KSA Members, Residents, and Fellows
January 2025

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My Fellow Anesthesiology Colleagues,

Advocacy is not just a responsibility; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of our specialty, and I am excited to share my journey while inviting you to join me in these important efforts. Over the past year, I have had the privilege of representing residents in Louisville and across Kentucky as a resident delegate at both the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) House of Delegates and the interim meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA). These experiences have allowed me to voice the concerns of residents, engage in meaningful discussions on issues affecting our training and professional lives, and form connections with influential leaders in medicine. This journey has been both humbling and inspiring, reaffirming the critical role advocacy plays in shaping the policies that impact us all.

 

Introducing the ASA Resident Advocacy Champion Program

The ASA has developed a new program to empower anesthesiology residents and fellows with the knowledge and skills to advocate for critical issues such as fair loan deferment policies, protecting our scope of practice, and expanding residency opportunities: the ASA Resident Advocacy Champion Program. Through this program, we can transform our collective concerns into actionable policies. As one of the first residents to pursue this designation, I am committed to using this platform to ensure that our perspectives are heard and valued in shaping the future of anesthesiology. I hope you will join me on this adventure.

 

KSA Advocacy Initiatives: Bold Steps Forward

I am excited to share several key initiatives that the Kentucky Society of Anesthesiologists (KSA) will be spearheading to bolster advocacy efforts. The KSA leadership, recently reorganized and energized with a renewed sense of purpose, is determined to make a meaningful impact. We are taking bold steps to strengthen advocacy by equipping clinicians with practical tools and knowledge:

 

  • Advocacy Primer Course: KSA is collaborating with Brandy Cantor and Sean Cutter of MML&K to develop an advocacy primer course. This course will cover the basics of political advocacy and guide participants in identifying actionable steps to engage with state representatives on key issues impacting our profession.

 

  • Weekly Policy Update Series: KSA will be piloting a weekly policy update series. This series will provide KSA members with real-time email updates on medical policies and highlight KSA's impact and progress on initiatives targeting scope-of-practice issues, title misappropriation, and anesthesiologist assistant (AA) practice.

 

Your Voice Matters

Whether you attend a legislative event, write a letter to your representative, or simply start a conversation about the challenges we face, every effort contributes to a unified voice for anesthesiology. Together, we can ensure that our specialty remains strong and our contributions are recognized.

 

I invite you to reach out, share your ideas, and join me in this advocacy journey. Whether you are new to advocacy or have already begun your own efforts, your participation is invaluable. Let’s work together to shape a future where the contributions of anesthesiologists are recognized and our specialty continues to thrive.

 

Andrew Ray, MD, MBA, MSc

Anesthesiology Resident - PGY-2

Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine University of Louisville School of Medicine

Email: andrewraymsc@gmail.com

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The Kentucky Society of Anesthesiologists (KSA) is a professional organization of Anesthesiologists in the State of Kentucky.

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