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A 10-year comparative analysis of medical and surgical specialty lobbying by physician professional organizations.
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Abstract
Introduction: Physician professional organizations (PPOs) engage in lobbying to advocate for their interests and influence health policy. However, trends in lobbying across specialties are not well characterized. Disproportionate spending across PPOs may affect the ability to shape healthcare legislation and ensure that all physician voices are represented. Methods: We analyzed publicly available lobbying data from OpenSecrets.org covering 2014-2023, adjusted to 2023 USD. A total of 109 PPOs were included. Physician professional organizations were categorized as medical ( Results: Median annual PPO lobbying spending was $71 million, with a significant downward trend ( Conclusion: These findings suggest that PPOs have not sustained lobbying investments over time, particularly when accounting for the effects of inflation.
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