I mentioned this today at the meeting for those who are interested in health policy. It promises to be a great opportunity to meet your legislators... Take care, celia Register Online For MMA 'Day At The Capitol' MINNEAPOLIS, Updated 2:24 p.m. CST January 7, 2003 -- Physicians can now register online to attend the Minnesota Medical Association and the Minnesota Medical Association Alliance's "Day At The Capitol And Legislative Summit 2003" on Feb. 6. Attendees will learn how to become involved in formulating health care policy and how to make their voices heard by state legislators. This year's Legislature will make many critical decisions about funding health care programs. Newly elected legislators and new leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate need to know that physicians care about legislation affecting health care. Participants will learn about the MMA's legislative priorities for 2003 and will have an opportunity to meet with their legislators and attend legislative hearings. In addition, Minnesota's new governor, Tim Pawlenty, has been invited to speak at the luncheon. The summit will begin at 11 a.m. with a legislative briefing at the Sheraton Midway. Lunch will be provided. At approximately 1:30 p.m., participants will move to the state Capitol, where they will meet lawmakers and attend legislative hearings. The MMA and MMAA are encouraging all physicians, medical students, and their spouses to attend this important event. Lawmakers notice groups that assemble at the Capitol. Show legislators that physicians are concerned about what happens in the legislative process. More than 70 physicians participated in the “Day at the Capitol,” which was held in February 2001. The cost of registration is $25 per person, $5 for a medical student or $20 to sponsor a medical student. If you would like to sponsor a medical student, the fee would be $25 for you to attend and $20 per medical student. To register, go to http://www.mmaonline.net/capitol/dayatthecapitol2003.htm To register via phone, fax, or mail, send a check payable to MMA, to Vicki Westling at (612) 362-3764 or (800) 342-5662 or fax at (612) 378-3875. For more information, contact Wendy O'Donnell at (612) 362-3745. The Day At The Capitol is sponsored in part by MMIC. 80859 [log in to unmask]