Dear GAHU/AAHU Member:
GAHU has a strong vision for the legislative interests of all members and our industry as a whole. Our representation in this arena is a top priority and to be in sync with these objectives, our leadership has made a decision not to continue the staff relationship with our lobbyist, Michael Wardrip. Michael has represented our interests well over the last 15 years, including his heroic efforts in stopping the Exchange a few years ago. Together, Michael and GAHU have mutually agreed another avenue is needed for our Association to best represent YOU!
Our Government Affairs Chairman, Matt Holcomb, has already assembled a team to assist in representing our interests with the legislature. Since many of our current team members already have very solid relationships at the Capitol, we anticipate that we will certainly make it through the session (which should end right around April 2nd) with little interruption in our efforts downtown. In fact, we already have a team ready to be at the Capitol this week.
Please stay tuned for more information, and thank you for your support of GAHU and free market health solutions for Georgia!
My best regards,
Blake Watts
GAHU President