PCIA PAC

A Voice on Capitol Hill

What is PCIA PAC?  The Primary Care Innovation Alliance (the "PCIA") (the PAC) is a bipartisan political action committee established by the Primary Care Innovation Alliance Trade Association. The PCIA is made up of MDVIP employees, its affiliated physicians, and other organizations and individuals closely tied to the advancement of primary care.

PCIA PAC Organization

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PCIA PAC Mission:  PCIA’s mission is to serve as a business league that promotes the common business interests of primary care physicians and related health care providers and vendors to the same, who are focused on improving the primary care experience for patients and physicians.



About PCIA PAC

The Primary Care Innovation Alliance (the "PCIA") (the PAC) is a bipartisan political action committee established by the Primary Care Innovation Alliance Trade Association. The PCIA is made up of MDVIP employees, its affiliated physicians and other organizations and individuals closely tied to the advancement of primary care. The PAC ensures our story is heard by decision makers at all levels of government and enables our engagement in the public policy debates which will impact our business. By pooling your resources with those of other trade association members, your contribution becomes a powerful tool for the PCIA’s growth.

Corporations are legally prohibited from making contributions directly to federal candidates. A trade association may, however, sponsor a PAC which provides an opportunity for trade association members to pool their financial contributions to support candidates for public office at the federal, state and local level. PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission and must publicly disclose their activities.
 



 



 

 

PAC Organization

The PAC is managed by an Executive Committee of the trade association's representatives from various groups and functions.

The PAC Treasurer is responsible for ensuring that compliance reports are filed with the Federal Election Commission and other state and local jurisdictions.

The PAC is administered by the Executive Committee. The Committee meets quarterly to implement the approved PAC disbursement budget and strategy.

PCIA PAC is Bipartisan

We don’t favor any political party or support any presidential campaigns or Super PACs.

PCIA PAC supports candidates who further our goals, and who support our employees/members and the communities where we do business/work/live.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

A PAC is a separate segregated fund (bank account) that is funded by voluntary contributions from eligible individuals (employees, members). The contributions are then used to support candidates and committees who have an interest in legislative objectives critical to our (company, union, association) success. A PAC is recognized by federal law as the only legal and legitimate way a corporation, union or association can make direct financial contributions to federal candidates.

  Why does the Primary Care Innovation Alliance need a PAC?

We need to be engaged in public policy debates on a variety of issues that impact our employees/members and interests. We’ve always believed it is important to participate fully in our democracy.

  Can the Primary Care Innovation Alliance directly contribute to federal candidates who support our issues?

No, the Federal Election Campaign Act prohibits direct corporate, union and association contributions to federal candidates. A PAC is recognized by federal law as the only legal and legitimate way a corporation/union or association can make direct financial contributions to federal candidates.

  What candidates does the Primary Care Innovation Alliance PAC support?

The PAC is nonpartisan and supports both Democratic and Republican candidates for Congressional office. Any federal candidate for Congressional office supported by the PAC must fit with the PAC mission: to advance our long-term objectives by supporting the political campaigns of federal candidates who further our goals, and who support our employees/members and the communities where we do business/work/live.

  Who decides which federal candidates receive support from the PAC?

The PAC Management Committee decides which candidates receive funds and how much. Factors considered in each contribution decision include:

  • Candidate’s leadership position or membership on a key legislative committee;
  • Candidate’s openness to our issues;
  • Our presence in the candidate’s state or district;

  Why is a candidate’s membership on Congressional committees important to the PAC?

Members of key committees play an important role in drafting legislation that can impact our interests in positive or negative ways. Candidates on committees with jurisdiction over topics of interest to the Primary Care Innovation Alliance may be more likely to understand our concerns and support our goals.

  How are the Primary Care Innovation Alliance PAC’s contributions used by candidates? Why do they need our support?

The cost of running for public office has become increasingly expensive. PAC funds may be used by candidates for any legal expense associated with a political campaign, including purchasing advertising and other media, providing salaries for campaign staff, and developing printed materials.

  Is my PAC contribution tax-deductible?

No. Contributions to PCIA PAC, or to any other PAC, are not tax-deductible.

  Will PAC contributor information be published?

Federal law requires the PAC to use its best efforts to collect and report to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) the full name, address, occupation and employer for each person whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year, and those records are available to the public.