Why does MPA need a political action committee?
At the state and national level, healthcare issues have become a major legislative concern. Whether the issues involve Medicaid/Medicare funding, prescription privileges, graduate training in healthcare or delivery of services, elected officials across the state are looking for ways to provide quality care, while at the same time containing costs. It is critical that MP-PAC, as a voice for Mississippi psychologists, be able to provide knowledge and expertise to legislators on legislation that promises to affect our membership, and affect the lives of countless others who may or may not have a viable voice in the healthcare debate. The primary purpose of MP-PAC is to provide MPA with an additional tool to complement our legislative advocacy effort. Similar to our sister organization, AAP (Association for the Advancement of Psychology), we recognize the political reality that the campaign process has created the necessity for supporting financially candidates who will positively affect h
