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Penn State Health is seeking Otolaryngologists to join our growing team in either academic or community-based settings. Penn State is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 16,500 people system-wide. For more information, please contact: Ashley Nippert, Physician Recruiter anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

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Philip Dunn PAO HNS Lobbyist

As of January 1, 2023, I became the lobbyist for the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology. Previously, I spent 35 years employed by the Pennsylvania State Senate, retiring as Chief of Staff to the Senate Majority Whip; Senator John Gordner. Senator Gordner was an 18 year member of the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee. Due to this assignment, I reviewed all Professional Licensure bills that were considered by this committee. I personally rewrote the Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Practice Act and was the principal architect of updates to the Professional Psychology Practice Act.

Pennsylvania General Assembly

Also in January of this year, the Pennsylvania General Assembly commenced the 2023-2024 legislative session. The Senate has reorganized with new leadership in place and a new majority chairperson of the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Committee; Senator Pat Stefano. Senator Lisa Boscola continues as the Minority Chairperson of this committee.

The House, due to uncertainties over the majority status, has not been able to function normally as committee assignments have yet to be made. Once finished, the legislative process should begin in earnest.

It should be noted that all legislation introduced in the previous session that was not enacted into law will need to be reintroduced for renewed consideration.

Legislation in the 2023-2024 Session

A co-sponsorship memo has been circulating to all Senate members for the reintroduction of SB 25 from the last session. SB 25 provides independent practice for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners. This measure has been around for some time and has even passed the Senate, most recently in the 2019-2020 session. Last session it never received full Senate consideration due to the opposition of the House Committee Chairman at the time, who has since retired. This changing political landscape in the House of Representatives will have to be watched carefully in regards to his bill.

After speaking with Dr. Cognetti, one of the duties I have been tasked to ensure that quarterly updates on relevant legislation are posted to the PAO website.

In the meantime, should you have any questions on legislation or become aware of proposals that should be brought to my attention, please email me at pfdunn444@gmail.com.