Pennsylvania College of Internal Medicine Selects Lobbying and Advocacy Firm
Posted on: Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 09:00 CDT
The Pennsylvania College of Internal Medicine (PCIM), a chapter of the American College of Physicians, announces the selection of Public Affairs Strategies of Plymouth Meeting, PA to provide legislative and policy advice, government relations and help execute grassroots activities for PCIM's 6,000 members.
"PCIM is the largest medical specialty society in Pennsylvania. Our members expect us to have a solid advocacy program," said John Derrickson, PCIM's Executive Director. "Ken Lawrence and his team will help us develop strategies and programs to communicate effectively with our legislators and regulators to improve patient access to health care."
Public Affairs Strategies is a multi-faceted public affairs consulting firm specializing in the areas of community relations, government relations, media relations and public relations. Consultants are drawn from a diverse network of professionals with experience in the corporate, government, non-profit and media sectors to help clients meet their objectives.
"We are excited about the opportunity to help strengthen PCIM's already excellent legislative program in Harrisburg and across the Commonwealth. PCIM is an outstanding organization and we are honored to have the opportunity to work with its members." said Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., President of Public Affairs Strategies.
Jeannie Liggett, Susan McCann and Diana Janik are the other members of the Public Affairs Strategies team. Liggett was the former Director of Legislative Scheduling for a State Senator. McCann served as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator for the Small Business Administration. Janik has performed legislative research and policy analysis with several organizations.
About PCIM
PCIM, also known as the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Physicians, is a professional medical organization with 6,000 members. Members include physicians in general internal medicine and the related subspecialties in medicine, including cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrinology, hematology, rheumatology, neurology, pulmonary disease, oncology, infectious diseases, allergy and immunology, and geriatrics. PCIM's members often provide the first-line of comprehensive health care to Pennsylvania's adults.
Source: Business Wire
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