Missouri State Medical Association | Jefferson City, MO

House of Medicine Wins in General Election

MSMA members went two-for-two in their House of Representatives races. In the House’s 30th district, Rep. Jon Patterson, MD, (left), easily handled his Democratic opponent to win his second term representing Lee’s Summit. Dr. Patterson took 57.2% of the vote. Rep. Lisa Thomas, MD, (middle), was unopposed in district 124. This will be her first term in Jefferson City. She represents the Lake of the Ozarks area. MSMA member, Sam Page, MD, (right), won his race for the County Executive of St. Louis County.

A number of spouses of MSMA members will be in Jefferson City next year: Sen. Bill White (Joplin), Rep. Trish Gunby (Manchester), and Rep. Wes Rogers (North Kansas City).

The Senate seat of MSMA member Sen. Bob Onder, MD, wasn’t up for grabs last night, so we’ll see Sen. Onder back in the capitol in a couple of months as well. A number of other friends of MSMA won their Senate and House races. In total, we believe the results will prove beneficial to Missouri physicians.

Reach out to your Advocacy Team any time with any questions: Heidi Sutherland and Shantel Dooling or call 800-869-6762.

First Missouri Physician Installed as World Medical Association President

David O. Barbe, MD, MHA, a board-certified family physician from Mountain Grove, Missouri, and past MSMA President and AMA President, is the first Missouri physician to be installed as the World Medical Association President. Watch his inauguration on YouTube. Read his Presidential Inauguration Address here.

COVID-19 Vaccination Program

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2020 Legislative Review
What Passed? What Didn't?

Click on the link or the cover above and read about the top issues MSMA covered for you in 2020. Many of the provisions passed as amendments due to the fact there was not enough time to pass them as stand-alone bills. It meant fewer bills passed, but those that did were massive omnibus bills. Considering how upside-down the year was with COVID-19, we’re pleased with the results.