b'Federal decisions, budget constraints, and the political workings of the legislature are largely outside our con-trol. Our response, however, is not. We can organize. We can speak out. We can demand better. We can prevail.This session underscored the value of CSMS membership. It demonstrated the power of physician advocacy. When we stand together, we are not powerless.Thank you for standing with us. Khuram Ghumman, MDPresident, Connecticut State Medical SocietyTHIS 4000+100+ SESSION BY THEbillsresponses to NUMBERS: introduced CSMS Voter Voice30+ 275200+Campaigns legislative bills passedbills trackedtestimonies by thethat impactsubmitted legislature medicine by CSMSADVOCACY CONTINUESJust because the legislative session has ended doesnt mean advocacy is over. Many newly passed bills now move to state agencies like the Department of Social Services and the Department of Public Health for implementation. We will be actively engaged throughout this regulatory process to ensure these laws are enacted in ways that support and protect physicians. We may call on our physician advocates for input and assistance as these efforts continue.GEARING UP FOR 2026: WHAT CAN YOU DO?1 2 3Become a CSMS Member/ Have Coffee with Your Legislator Engage withRenew Your MembershipYour LegislatorsTalk to them about what it is like to be on Social MediaScan the QR code below, or go to a physician in Connecticut and thecsms.org/membership/joinrenew/ concerns you have.Follow and engage withHalf of the battle is developing your legislators andrelationships with legislators! Connecticuts legislative leaderson various social media platforms.Find your legislator at :https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgafindleg.aspConnecticut State Medical Societywww.CSMS.org127 Washington Ave., East Building, Lower Level, North Haven, CT 06473phone 203-865-0587fax 203-865-4997'