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National Medical Association Selects New Director of Health Policy
Date:10/11/2007

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Medical Association (NMA) announced the appointment of Byron Sogie-Thomas, M.S., as Director of Health Policy. As Director of Health Policy, Mr. Sogie-Thomas will be responsible for advising the leadership of the NMA on emerging healthcare trends and current policy issues. He will also assume overall responsibility for articulating the NMA's views on state and federal law, regulation, and policy.

"Byron's knowledge of the issues and familiarity with the organization make him the most suitable candidate to direct our health policy and advocacy efforts, especially at this critical time in our history," said NMA Executive Director, Dr. Mohammad Akhter.

Mr. Sogie-Thomas' accomplishments at the NMA have included maintaining NMA's strategic partnerships in the policy arena, preparing NMA leaders for public policy statements and appearances, and significantly increasing the number of trained advocates among the organization's membership.

NMA President Dr. Nelson Adams summarized the NMA leadership's sentiment regarding the announcement: "Excellent choice! His ability to simplify complex subjects such as SCHIP and physician reimbursements under Medicare has made our jobs easier over the years."

"His leadership will complement our organization's agenda, especially as we build and maintain strategic alliances," added NMA President-Elect, Dr. Carolyn Barley Britton.

"As a third-generation public servant, I truly appreciate the opportunity to serve in this new role," said Mr. Sogie-Thomas, as he reflected on the news of the appointment. A native of Sierra Leone in West Africa, Mr. Sogie-Thomas is a cum laude graduate of Howard University and holds a Master of Science in Emergency Health Services from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Founded in 1895, the National Medical Association is the nation's oldest and largest medical association representing the interests of
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