Legislative Session

This year’s legislature is full of new politicians.  There are a number of bills being introduced that will have direct impact on us as pediatricians.  One includes a bill to expand religious exemptions from immunizations.  Our current state budget cuts Medicaid reimbursement to the Medicare level – an 18% drop.  These and many other matters are of grave importance for us.  We need ongoing representation to MCMCH – Montana Council on Maternal Child Health.  This group and the Alliance for a Healthy Montana meet by telephone conference.  In addition, Steve Yeakel will send you a summary of ongoing bills in the legislature to keep you up to date on legislative matters.  Please contact Sheila Idzerda sidzerda@aol.com or Molly Taylor mollytaylormtaap@gmail.com if you would like to be included in these emails or teleconferences.