MAPA Podcast

The Power of Advocacy: Behind the Scenes with MAPA's Lobbyist

Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA)

Did you know that MAPA has a lobbyist? MAPA is committed to advocating for Minnesota PAs and patients and advancing the profession in our state. One way we achieve that is by partnering with a lobbyist to affect change on healthcare policy in the legislature. In this episode, Alannah Zheng, co-chair of the Legislative & Reimbursement Committee speaks with Tom Lehman, lobbyist with the Lehman Group, about what it's like to represent Minnesota PAs on Capitol Hill.  

Host: Alannah Zheng, MSPA, PA-C, CLC practices OBGYN at Allina Health.
Guest: Tom Lehman, lobbyist with the Lehman Group