About OPAC
OPAC fights to elect and re-elect pro-physician candidates to Congress through direct contributions, voter education and targeted political activism. OPAC understands that a physician’s time and resources are limited. OPAC is the resource for physicians to learn who supports them, and how they can work together to help elect a Congress that represents them, America’s osteopathic physicians. Click here for OPAC facts and donor recognition information.
What is AOIA-OPAC?
The Osteopathic Political Action Committee (OPAC), the political arm of the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOIA) and the sole political action committee representing osteopathic physicians on the federal level, was established in 1979 to be the voice of the osteopathic profession in campaigns and elections. Governed by a Board of Directors made up of seven osteopathic physicians, OPAC is constantly working to increase our effectiveness in elections and strengthen the clout of the physician community. OPAC’s primary goal is to elect and re-elect pro-physician candidates to Congress. We accomplish this through direct support of OPAC endorsed candidates, providing voter information on elections, issues, and candidates, and the political activism of our members.
How are we funded?
OPAC’s political activities are funded by the voluntary contributions of AOIA members above and beyond their membership dues. These contributions make it possible for OPAC and the osteopathic profession to have significant impact in elections.
Contributions at every level are vital to OPAC’s success. Even the smallest contribution adds to the growing army of osteopathic physicians standing up for our profession. Members of OPAC are instrumental to ensuring we have both the funds and the people to be effective in the political arena.
OPAC Club Levels
Our most politically active members are part of one of OPAC’s five giving clubs – McDevitt Circle, Premier Club, Chairman’s Club, Resident’s Roundtable, and Student Chairman’s Club. By joining one of OPAC’s annual giving clubs, members support our political efforts and become part of the elite network of politically active osteopathic physicians and students around the country. They receive invitations to members-only receptions, have access to insider political information, and are recognized in numerous mediums.
OPAC Staff & Contact Information
American Osteopathic Information Association
1090 Vermont Avenue, NW
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 414-0154
(800) 962-9008
opac@osteotech.org
Charles Cascio
Director of Political Affairs & OPAC
ccascio@osteopathic.org