The Allegheny County Medical Society advocates for physicians and the patients they serve by monitoring legislative, regulatory, and healthcare policy issues that affect medical practice, patient access, and the future of healthcare in our region.
Current Local Advocacy Issues
ACMS monitors and engages on local, state and national issues affecting physicians, patients and the practice of medicine. Current areas of focus include:
- Physician Unionization
- Protecting the Physician/Patient Relationship
- Immunization Support
- Scope of Practice
- Social Determinants of Health
- Safe Access to Care / Immigration
Recent ACMS Advocacy Work
AMA House of Delegates Recap
June 25, 2026
At a Crossroads: Why Physician Unionization is Gaining Momentum
May 27, 2026
AMA National Advocacy Conference Recap
March 13, 2026
Protecting Safe Access to Care in Allegheny County
March 9, 2026
Ensuring Physicians Have a Voice: Dr. Richard Hoffmaster Leads ACMS Advocacy Efforts
February 27, 2026
The Risks of Rolling Back Vaccine Recommendations
January 6, 2026
PAMED Advocacy Resources
ACMS members can also access statewide advocacy resources through the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
Find Legislators
Members are encouraged to stay informed about elected officials who represent them at the local, state and federal levels. Enter your zip code to view voting resources and your officials and candidates.
You will be directed to the official Pennsylvania General Assembly legislator lookup.
ACMS Advocacy Leadership
Questions about ACMS advocacy efforts may be directed to ACMS leadership at board@acms.org.
2026 Advocacy Task Force
For questions or advocacy issues for review, contact board@acms.org.
- Richard Hoffmaster, MD — Chair
- James Latronica, DO — PAMED Board Trustee
- Vint Blackburn, MD — ACMS Delegation Chair
- Devon Ramaeker, MD
- Andrew Eller, MD
- Rina Chabra, DO
- Charles Mount, MD
- Angelina Makhoul — Medical Student
