In Preparation for Vote on Health Insurance Reform, Rep. Foster Listened to Constituents, Organizations and Businesses in More Than 150 Events and Meetings
Washington,
Nov 5 -
Since the beginning of 2009, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) has held 151 meetings and events about health insurance reform with constituents, organizations and businesses in his district in order to give the people he represents an opportunity to share their ideas and concerns about the pending legislation. The list of events appears below.
The House is expected to vote on H.R. 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act this week. As of today, Foster has already logged 43 hours reading and analyzing the legislation since the bill’s text was made available exactly one week ago on Thursday, October 29.
Foster’s Health Insurance Reform Events:
November 5: Meetings with Constituents from Across the District
Foster met with constituents from West Chicago, Geneva, St. Charles and Shabbona who traveled to Washington, DC to participate in the “Hands of Our Health Care!” rally led by Rep. Michele Bachmann. The constituents discussed their concerns about health insurance reform with the Congressman.
October 21: Meeting with Representatives from Abbott
Foster met with representatives from Abbott in his Washington, DC office to discuss pending health insurance legislation.
October 19: Telephone Town Hall on Health Insurance Reform
Foster held his third telephone town hall, calling more than 86,000 households in the district, and more than 17,000 constituents participated in the discussion about health insurance reform. In his three telephone town halls combined, Foster called every household in the 14th District with a registered voter and a telephone.
October 16: Meeting with Constituents from Geneva
Foster met with a couple from Geneva in his Washington, DC office to discuss the pending health insurance legislation, and to voice their opinions on the issue.
October 15: Meeting with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Foster met with representatives from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, including a member from Sycamore, to listen to their concerns about health care as it relates to physical therapists and their patients.
October 14: Meeting with Cardiology Advocacy Alliance
Foster met with representatives from the Cardiology Advocacy Alliance in his Washington, DC office, including members with offices in Geneseo, Rock Island, Geneva and Bartlett, to discuss health insurance reform measures, including imaging access and reimbursement and the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
October 14: Meeting with Enhanced Medical Imaging and Association for Quality Imaging
Foster met with representatives from Enhanced Medical Imaging and Association for Quality Imaging in his Washington, D.C. office. (Enhanced Medical Imaging is located in Elgin.) The groups expressed their thoughts on proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts to diagnostic imaging services and alternatives for these cuts.
October 9: Meeting with B2B Live
Foster met with to B2B Live in Batavia, a group of business owners from throughout the Fox Valley about a variety of issues, including health care.
October 7: Meeting with Constituent from St. Charles
Foster met with a constituent from St. Charles, who is also a Pfizer employee. The constituent shared both his own personal views on health insurance reform as well as Pfizer’s views on the issue.
October 5: Spoke to DeKalb Building Trades
Foster spoke to the monthly meeting of the DeKalb Building Trades monthly meeting about health insurance reform in Sycamore.
October 3: Congress on Your Corner in Batavia
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Batavia, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
October 2: Meeting with NorthStar Nuclear Medicine, LLC and Elected Officials from Plano
Foster met with executives from NorthStar Nuclear Medicine, LLC and elected officials from Plano about advances in diagnostic and therapeutic radioisotopes in his Batavia office.
September 26: Congress on Your Corner in Aurora
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Aurora, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
September 24: Meeting with Illinois Education Association and National Education Association Directors
Foster met with members of the Illinois Education Association and National Education Association Directors in his Washington, DC office. The groups discussed health care and education policy with the Congressman.
September 24: Meeting with Baxter Executives
Foster met with executives of Baxter in his Washington, DC office to discuss the pending health care legislation.
September 23: Meeting with Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Foster met with constituents who are members of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society in his Washington, DC office. The group discussed recommendations for reforming health care through health information technology (IT).
September 23: Meeting with Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association
Foster met with members of the Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association, one of which is a constituent from Batavia, in his Washington, DC office. The group discussed a proposed paperless prescription information system, and how it will affect the company.
September 22: Meeting with American Cancer Society – Cancer Action Network
Foster met with a constituent from Montgomery who is a member of the American Cancer Society – Cancer Action Network in his Washington, DC office to discuss pending health insurance reform.
September 21: Telephone Town Hall with HHS Secretary Sebelius
Foster held his second telephone town hall with special guest, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. He called more than 67,000 households in the district, and more than 11,000 constituents participated in the discussion about health insurance reform.
September 18: Tour of HCR-ManorCare in Elgin
Foster toured HCR-ManorCare in Elgin, and representatives from the facility, including constituents from Elgin, South Elgin and Carpentersville, discussed the effect that budget cuts would have for skilled nursing facilities.
September 16: Healthcare Leadership Council Reception and Expo
Foster attended the Healthcare Leadership Council Reception and Expo in Washington, DC, where he reviewed displays about cutting-edge health care technologies and treatments.
September 16: Meeting with Illinois Farm Bureau
Foster met with members of the Illinois Farm Bureau, some of which are constituents from Dixon, in his Washington, DC office. The group discussed a number of topics, including the proposed health insurance reform.
September 16: Meeting with Illinois Pork Producers Association
Foster met with members of the Illinois Pork Producers Association in his Washington, DC office to discuss various issues, including the proposed health insurance reform.
September 16: Meeting with National Farmers Union
Foster met with members of the National Farmers Association in his Washington, DC office to discuss a variety of issues, including the proposed health insurance reform.
September 15: Meeting with the International Franchising Association – BFC
Foster met with a member of the International Franchising Association - BFC, who is a constituent from Geneva, in his Washington, DC office. He discussed issues impacting small businesses, including the proposed health insurance reform.
September 15: Meeting with American College of Cardiology
Foster met with a constituent from Geneva, who is a cardiologist and member of the American College of Cardiology, in his Washington, DC office. He discussed the proposed health insurance reform and how it would impact cardiologists.
September 10: Meeting with Wheaton Eye Clinic
Foster met with a constituent and doctor from Warrenville, representing Wheaton Eye Clinic, in his Washington, DC office. He expressed his concerns about the proposed health insurance reform legislation.
September 4: Meeting with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Foster met with representatives of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois in his Batavia office to discuss the pending health insurance reform legislation.
September 2: Telephone Town Hall on Health Insurance Reform
Foster held his first telephone town hall. He called more than 78,000 households in the district, and nearly 14,000 constituents participated in the discussion about health insurance reform.
September 2: Meeting with Main Street Alliance, Health Care for America Now, Citizen Action- Illinois
Foster met with Main Street Alliance, Health Care for America Now, Citizen Action - Illinois in his Batavia office. The group of small business owners, which included constituents from West Chicago and Elgin, discussed their desire to make sure the public health insurance option remains available to small businesses and others who currently have insufficient access to affordable health care.
September 2: Tour Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates
Foster toured both the North and South buildings at the Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates in Geneva to see the facility and meet with the physicians.
September 1: Meeting with AFL-CIO Statewide Leaders
Foster met with AFL-CIO statewide leaders in his Batavia office, a group which included representatives from AFL-CIO, Painters, UAW, SEIU, IFT, AFSCME and Machinists Local 126. The group discussed a variety of federal issues, including health insurance reform.
August 31: Meeting with Regional Health Information Networks
Foster met with a representative of the Regional Health Information Networks in his Batavia office to discuss electronic medical records and clinical databases, Regional Health Information Networks and health care centers of excellence.
August 31: Spoke to Elgin League of Women Voters
Foster spoke with the Elgin League of Women Voters about a variety of issues, including health insurance reform.
August 28: Attended McKesson Grand Opening and Tour
Foster attended the grand opening of the McKesson distribution center in Aurora, and toured the facility. McKesson is a health care services company.
August 27: Meeting with Constituent from North Aurora
Foster met with a constituent from North Aurora in his Batavia office. The constituent is a registered nurse, and discussed health insurance reform and her ideas for improving health information technology.
August 27: Meeting with Constituent from Warrenville
Foster met with a constituent from Warrenville in his Batavia office to discuss her ideas about the proposed health insurance reform, namely a phased approach to reform.
August 27: Meeting with Constituent from Aurora
Foster met with a constituent from Aurora in his district office. The constituent, who has cancer and recently lost his job, discussed the need for health insurance reform.
August 27: Meeting with Constituent from St. Charles
Foster met with a constituent from St. Charles, who works in the insurance industry, in his Batavia office to discuss the pending health insurance reform.
August 27: Meeting with Constituent with Multiple Sclerosis
Foster met with a constituent from Geneva with multiple sclerosis in his Batavia office to discuss the pending health insurance reform.
August 27: Meeting with Illinois Healthcare Access Network
Foster met with representatives from the Illinois Healthcare Access Network in his Batavia office to discuss health insurance reform, particularly the recent agreement reached to help Medicare Part D beneficiaries who have struggled with the coverage gap, as well as biologics.
August 27: Meeting with Independent Insurance Broker
Foster met with a constituent from Dundee who is an independent insurance broker in his Batavia office. The constituent discussed the impact of health insurance reform on small business, as well as health insurance reform in general.
August 27: Meeting with DuPage County Medical Society
Foster met with members of the DuPage County Medical Society in his Batavia office. The group discussed their concerns with the proposed health insurance reform.
August 27: Tour of Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center in St. Charles
Foster toured the Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center in St. Charles, the leading provider of outpatient surgical care in the Fox Valley.
August 26: Tour of Fox Valley Oncology and Hematology
Foster toured Fox Valley Oncology and Hematology in Elgin, and met with doctors and patients.
August 24: Tour of KSB Hospital in Dixon
Foster toured KSB hospital in Dixon, and also met with administrators.
August 22: Tour of Fox Valley Dialysis in Aurora
Foster toured the facility of Fox Valley Dialysis in Aurora, and learned about the facility’s equipment. He also met with patients who were receiving dialysis.
August 6: Participated in Reach Out and Read in Elgin
Foster read to children in the waiting room of the Greater Elgin Family Care Center, and then toured the facility in Elgin.
August 3: Meeting with Constituent from St. Charles
Foster met with an independent insurance agent from St. Charles in his Batavia office about a variety of topics, including the pending health insurance reform.
August 1: Meeting with Constituent from South Elgin
Foster met with a constituent from South Elgin in his Batavia office to discuss health insurance reform from the point of view of a small business owner.
August 1: Meeting with Constituents from Aurora and Montgomery
Foster met with a group of constituents from Aurora and Montgomery in his Batavia office to discuss health insurance reform and end of life issues.
August 1: Meeting with Constituents from St. Charles
Foster met with constituents from St. Charles in his Batavia office. The group had concerns about the pending health insurance reform, including health co-ops and the public option.
August 1: Meeting with a Constituent from Oswego
Foster met with a constituent from Oswego in his Batavia office to discuss the pending health insurance reform. In particular, she had concerns about the cost of health care.
August 1: Meeting with Fox Valley Hematology/Oncology, LTD Doctors from Elgin
Foster met with representatives from Fox Valley Hematology/Oncology, LTD in his Batavia office to discuss health insurance reform.
August 1: Meeting with Constituents from West Chicago
Foster met with constituents from West Chicago in his Batavia office about health insurance reform and the public option.
August 1: Meeting with Constituents from Geneva
Foster met with constituents from Geneva in his Batavia office to discuss health insurance reform.
July 31: Meeting with Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association
Foster met with representatives from Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, who are also constituents from DeKalb, in his Washington, DC office. The group discussed Medicare coverage of licensed professional counselors.
July 29: Meeting with Blair Minton and Associates, Inc.
Foster met with representatives from Blair Minton and Associates, Inc. in his Washington, DC office to discuss senior living and health care.
July 18: Congress on Your Corner in Plano
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Plano, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
July 18: Congress on Your Corner in Campton Hills
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Campton Hills, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
July 16: Meeting with Physician Hospitals of America
Foster met with representatives of the Physician Hospitals of America, who are also constituents from St. Charles, in his Washington, DC office to discuss recent developments in the state regarding physician ownership of hospitals.
July 15: Meeting with National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Foster met with the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors in his Washington, DC office to discuss health insurance reform.
July 14: Meeting with Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
Foster met with representatives from Illinois Landscape Contractors Association in his Washington, DC office to discuss a variety of topics, including health insurance reform.
July 8: Meeting with Community Oncology Alliance
Foster met with representatives from the Community Oncology Alliance, including a constituent from Geneva, in his Washington, DC office to discuss the challenges physicians face in providing cancer care.
July 7: Meeting with Abbott
Foster met with representatives from Abbott in his Washington, DC office to discuss a variety of topics, including biologics and intellectual property protection.
July 7: Meeting with Constituents from Sycamore
Foster met with constituents from Sycamore in his Washington, DC office to discuss health insurance reform, among other issues.
July 6: Meeting with Independent Insurance Agents, Health Underwriters, and Insurance & Financial Advisors
Foster met with representatives from Independent Insurance Agents, Health Underwriters, and Insurance & Financial Advisors in his Batavia office to discuss health insurance reform.
July 6: Meeting with Illinois State Medical Society
Foster met with representatives from the Illinois State Medical Society in his Washington, DC office to discuss health insurance reform and Medicare.
July 6: Meeting with American Cancer Society
Foster met with representatives from the American Cancer Society, including a constituent from Batavia, in his Batavia office to discuss health insurance reform and the priorities of the American Cancer Society.
July 1: Health Care Roundtable
Foster held a roundtable with a group of area residents to discuss the upcoming health insurance reform and to listen to their ideas and concerns. Roundtable participants represented a cross section of people that would be affected by health insurance reform legislation, including hospital administration officials, doctors, a nurse, a member of the pharmaceutical industry, a member of the insurance industry and constituents that are concerned about the future of health care.
June 25: Meeting with Communications Works of America
Foster met with representatives from Communications Works of America, including constituents from Sycamore and Montgomery, in his Washington, DC office to discuss a variety of issues, including health insurance reform.
June 24: Meeting with Associated Builders and Contractors
Foster met with representatives from Associated Builders and Contractors, including constituents from Elgin, in his Washington, DC office to discuss health care, among other things.
June 24: Meeting with American Optometric Association
Foster met with constituents from Elgin who were speaking on behalf of the American Optometric Association in his Washington, DC office about eye care issues.
June 20: Congress on Your Corner in Sycamore
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Sycamore, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
June 10: Meeting with Baxter Health Care
Foster met with representatives from Baxter Health Care in his Washington, DC office to discuss the Medicaid rebate and patient choice and access, among other things.
June 6: Congress on Your Corner in Yorkville
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Yorkville, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
June 3: Meeting with the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
Foster met with representatives from the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity, some of which were constituents from Yorkville, in his Washington, DC office about health care.
May 30: Congress on Your Corner in Geneva
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Geneva, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
May 30: Congress on Your Corner in Aurora
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Aurora, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
May 27: Meeting with Associated Pediatrics of Fox Valley/American Academy of Pediatrics
Foster met with a constituent from Aurora representing the Associated Pediatrics of Fox Valley/American Academy of Pediatrics in his Batavia office to discuss children’s health care reform and other health care issues.
May 27: Meeting with AARP
Foster met with representatives from AARP in his Batavia office to discuss the health care survey that AARP completed in Illinois, as well as AARP’s priority health care issues.
May 26: Tour Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb
Foster toured the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb, and spoke with physicians and patients.
May 26: Meeting about Proposed VA Facility in DuPage County
Foster met with individuals about a proposed VA Facility that would be located in DuPage County in his Batavia office.
May 26: Meeting with K2K Associates, Inc.
Foster met with a representative with K2K Associates, Inc. in his Batavia office to discuss health insurance, among other things.
May 23: Congress on Your Corner in Huntley
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Huntley, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
May 23: Congress on Your Corner in Elgin
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Elgin, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
May 21: Meeting with the American Association for Justice
Foster met with representatives from the American Association for Justice in his Washington, DC office to discuss the Medical Device Safety Act.
May 20: Meeting with Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Foster met with representatives from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago in his Washington, DC office to discuss health insurance reform, among other topics.
May 20: Meeting with Constituent from Elgin
Foster met with a constituent from Elgin in his Washington, DC office to discuss health insurance reform.
May 19: Meeting with Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #21
Foster met with representatives from the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #21 in his Washington, DC office to discuss various issues, including health insurance reform.
May 16: Congress on Your Corner in Batavia
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Batavia, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
May 16: Congress on Your Corner in St. Charles
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in St. Charles, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
May 14: Meeting with the Respiratory Health Association
Foster met with representatives from the Respiratory Health Association in his Washington, DC office. The group presented the Congressman with an award for voting in favor of SCHIP and the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
May 7: Meeting with McDonald’s Corporation Franchise Owners
Foster met with franchise owners of McDonald’s Corporation, including constituents from St. Charles and Warrenville, in his Washington, DC office. The group discussed health insurance reform, among other issues.
May 6: Meeting with National Renal Administrators Association
Foster met with a constituent who works in Sugar Grove, and is a member of the National Renal Administrators Association, in his Washington, DC office to discuss health insurance reform.
May 5: Meeting with Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists
Foster met with representatives from the Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists, including a constituent from St. Charles, in his Washington, DC office. The group discussed health insurance reform.
May 5: Meeting with the American Foundry Society and the North American Die Casting Association
Foster met with representatives from the American Foundry Society and the North American Die Casting Association, including constituents from Yorkville and Elgin, in his Washington, DC office to talk about various issues, including health insurance reform.
May 4: Meeting with the American Brain Tumor Association
Foster met with constituents from Bartlett and other representatives of the American Brain Tumor Association in his Washington, DC office to discuss NIH funding, brain tumor research, Medicare and health insurance reform.
April 30: Meeting with Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Foster met with a constituent from Aurora representing the Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons in his Washington, DC office to discuss health insurance reform.
April 29: Meeting with American Beverage Association
Foster met with representatives from the American Beverage Association in his Washington, DC office to discuss childhood nutrition and other issues.
April 28: Meeting with Case Management Society of America
Foster met with constituents from Batavia and other representatives from the Case Management Society of America in his Washington, DC office to discuss issues facing nurses and case management.
April 27: Meeting with Provena Representatives and Illinois Hospital Association
Foster met with representatives of Provena and Illinois Hospital Association in his Washington, DC office to discuss the state of Provena.
April 25: Congress on Your Corner in West Chicago
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in West Chicago, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
April 25: Congress on Your Corner in West Dundee
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in West Dundee, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
April 22: Meeting with American Rental Association
Foster met with representatives of the American Rental Association in his Washington, DC office to discuss the costs associated with health care for businesses, along with other issues.
April 18: Congress on Your Corner in Cambridge
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Cambridge, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
April 11: Congress on Your Corner in Oswego
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Oswego, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
April 11: Congress on Your Corner in Sandwich
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Sandwich, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
April 9: Visit to Waubonsee Community College Job Fair
Foster visited the Waubonsee Community College Job Fair in Sugar Grove, where employers, including health care employers, were available to discuss job opportunities. Foster visited with both employers and job seekers.
April 8: Meeting with National Psoriasis Foundation
Foster met with constituents from Elgin with the National Psoriasis Foundation in his Batavia office to discuss psoriasis and funding for the Centers for Disease Control.
April 8: Meeting with Constituents from Elgin
Foster met with constituents from Elgin in his Batavia office to discuss health insurance reform and access to care for the uninsured.
April 7: Tour of Hydrox Laboratories in Elgin
Foster toured Hydrox Laboratories in Elgin, which manufactures beauty and health care products. He also spoke to facility employees.
April 7: Meeting with Centocor Ortho Biotech Services
Foster met with representatives from Centocor Ortho Biotech Services in his Batavia office to discuss access to Part B medications that treat Oncology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology and Dermatology diseases.
April 4: Congress on Your Corner in DeKalb
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in DeKalb, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
April 1: Meeting with the National Association of Health Underwriters
Foster met with constituents from Aurora and other representatives of the National Association of Health Underwriters in his Washington, DC office to discuss issues concerning health insurance reform.
April 1: Meeting with BIO – Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization
Foster met with representatives from BIO- Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization in his Washington, DC office to discuss health insurance reform and biologics, as well as other issues.
March 31: Meeting with Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Foster met with a group with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, one of which is a constituent from St. Charles, in his Washington, DC office to discuss pancreatic cancer research efforts at NIH.
March 26: Meeting with Illinois Primary Health Care Association
Foster met with representatives from Illinois Primary Health Care Association, some of which are constituents from Elgin and Aurora, in his Washington, DC office to discuss Medicaid and SCHIP programs.
March 26: Meeting with DuPage Medical Group
Foster met with representatives from DuPage Medical Group to discuss health policy issues in his Washington, DC office.
March 24: Meeting with Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
Foster met with members of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, including a constituent from Dixon, in his Washington, DC office to discuss issues related to podiatric medicine.
March 24: Meeting with American Health Information Management Association
Foster met with constituents from St. Charles and Elgin who represented the American Health Information Management Association in his Washington, DC office to discuss health insurance reform.
March 19: Meeting with National Council to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
Foster met with a representative from the National Council to Preserve Social Security and Medicare in his Washington, DC office to discuss the impact of the budget on Medicare, as well as other issues.
March 17: Meeting with Parkinson’s Action Network
Foster met with a group with Parkinson’s Action Network, including a constituent from Oswego, in his Washington, DC office to discuss Parkinson’s disease.
March 11: Meeting with Chicago Medical Society
Foster met with members of the Chicago Medical Society in his Washington, DC office to discuss health insurance reform.
March 10: Meeting with Kane County Medical Society
Foster met with representatives from the Kane County Medical Society, including constituents from St. Charles and Elgin, in his Washington, DC office to discuss patient care and access to medicine.
March 5: Meeting with American Osteopathic Association
Foster met with members of the American Osteopathic Association, including constituents from St. Charles, Oswego and Geneva, in his Washington, DC office. The group discussed improving access to health care, and the importance of a well-trained physician workforce.
March 4: Meeting with Constituents from Elgin and Montgomery
Foster met with constituents from Elgin and Montgomery in his Washington, DC office to discuss Fragile X syndrome.
March 3: Meeting with McKesson Corporation
Foster met with representatives from McKesson Corporation in his Washington, DC office to discuss health information technology and other health care issues.
February 28: Congress on Your Corner in Wayne
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Wayne, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
February 27: Tour of Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center, Inc.
Foster toured Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center, Inc. in Aurora, and learned about the services offered by Aunt Martha’s to children, youth and families. Foster also talked about children’s health care with facility officials.
February 25: Meeting with Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance
Foster met with a constituent from South Elgin and representatives from the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance in his Washington, DC office to discuss issues surrounding Tuberous Sclerosis.
February 24: Meeting with American Headache Society
Foster met with a constituent from St. Charles representing the American Headache Society in his Washington, DC office to discuss headache and face pain.
February 23: Meeting with National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Foster met with a constituent from St. Charles representing the National Athletic Trainers’ Association in his Washington, DC office to discuss issues important to athletic trainers and Medicare access to physical medicine and rehabilitation services.
February 19: Meeting with Dietary Managers Association
Foster met with members of the Dietary Managers Association in his Batavia office to discuss issues important to Certified Dietary Managers.
February 19: Meeting with Local Physicians from the Illinois State Medical Society
Foster met with local physicians from the Illinois State Medical Society to discuss Medicare and medical liability in his Batavia office.
February 17: Meeting with Kane County Health Department
Foster met with officials from the Kane County Health Department, including a constituent from Batavia, in his Batavia office to discuss issues of importance to Kane County related to public health.
February 17: Meeting with AARP
Foster met with representatives from AARP in his Batavia office to discuss AARP’s legislative priorities concerning health care.
February 17: Meeting with the Health Leadership Council
Foster met with representatives from the Health Leadership Council in his Batavia office to discuss the uninsured, health information technology and Medicare.
February 11: Legislative Breakfast with American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO
Foster attended a legislative breakfast with members of the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO in Washington, DC to speak with federal employees about a number of issues, including the rising costs of health care.
February 10: Meeting with American Psychiatric Association and Illinois Psychiatric Society
Foster met with members of the American Psychiatric Association and Illinois Psychiatric Society in his Washington, DC office to discuss health and mental policy priorities, among other topics.
February 2: Meeting with Eli Lily Representatives
Foster met with representatives of Eli Lily in his Batavia office to discuss follow-on biologics.
February 2: Meeting with Fitzsimmons Home Medical Equipment
Foster met with members of Fitzsimmons Home Medical Equipment in his Washington, DC office to discuss concerns with the Medicare revision for capping home oxygen rentals at 36 months.
February 2: Meeting with AFSCME Council 31
Foster met with members of AFSCME Council 31 to discuss health insurance reform in his Batavia office.
January 31: Congress on Your Corner in Sugar Grove
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Batavia, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
January 31: Congress on Your Corner in Elburn
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Elburn, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
January 28: Meeting with Biotechnology Industry Organization
Foster met with a representative from the Biotechnology Industry Organization in his Washington, DC office to discuss the important matters impacting the biotechnology industry, including health insurance reform, among other issues.
January 24: Congress on Your Corner in Elgin
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in Elgin, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
January 24: Congress on Your Corner in South Elgin
Foster held a session of Congress on Your Corner in South Elgin, where constituents have an opportunity to meet with him, without appointment, to discuss a topic of their choice. Many constituents discussed their thoughts in regard to health insurance reform.
January 10: Meeting with Access DuPage
Foster met with representatives from Access DuPage in his Batavia office to discuss the accessibility to health care for the uninsured in DuPage County.
January 2: Meeting with Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Fox Valley
Foster met with representatives of VNA of Fox Valley in his Batavia office to discuss issues concerning health care in the 14th District.
January 2: Meeting with DuPage Medical Group
Foster met with representatives of DuPage Medical Group in his Batavia office to discuss health insurance reform.
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