Advocacy
Advocacy plays a crucial role in advancing podiatric medicine by ensuring that the voices of foot and ankle specialists are heard in legislative matters, fostering better healthcare policies that directly impact patient care and access to services.
Advocacy
Advocacy plays a crucial role in advancing podiatric medicine by ensuring that the voices of foot and ankle specialists are heard in legislative matters, fostering better healthcare policies that directly impact patient care and access to services.
Working For Us!
The Society has active Legislative and Political Action Committees. Both receive guidance from our incredible lobbyist, Debbie Clary, with North Carolina Strategy Partners. Debbie is a former member of the General Assembly and has been advising and protecting us for many years.
Do you know who your representatives are, local, state, and national? That information is available on the North Carolina General Assembly’s Find Your Legislators page. Enter your home address to find your legislator!
To make a donation, visit our Podiatry Medical & Surgical PAC portal. Donations must be made using personal – not corporate – cards or checks.
Contact the Society office directly for additional information.
At the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society, we are dedicated to championing the advancement of podiatric medicine through robust advocacy efforts that amplify the voices of our skilled practitioners in legislative discussions, ensuring that patient care and access remain at the forefront of healthcare policies.
Our Legislative and Political Action Committees empowers us to navigate the complexities of healthcare legislation while keeping our community informed and engaged in the political process. Together, we strive to enhance the landscape of podiatric care for all North Carolinians, emphasizing the importance of active participation in democracy for the benefit of our patients and profession.
NC Congressman Greg Murphy with APMA Trustee and Society Past President Jane Andersen, Society Past President Derek Pantiel, and Executive Director Jean Kirk.
Society president Rick Chen addresses the House of Delegates.
Immediate Past President Derek Pantiel, serving as chief delegate, addressing the APMA House of Delegates.
South Carolina member and past president, Will Harris, DPM, accepting a well-deserved award.
