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Lobbying Disclosure: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Original title: ADVOCAL lobbying for AMERICAN A ACADEMY OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

June 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that $5,000 was spent to influence state policy and regulatory decisions concerning who is authorized to perform electrodiagnostic medical studies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The organization is the client paying for lobbying services to influence state policy.

Physical Therapy Board

The board is the subject of lobbying efforts regarding its regulatory stance on electrodiagnostic studies.

Medical Board of California

The board is the subject of lobbying efforts regarding its regulatory stance on electrodiagnostic studies.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation hired the firm ADVOCAL to lobby state government officials between January 1, 2000, and March 31, 2000. The efforts focused on legislation and regulatory board activities regarding .

Key Facts

  • The reporting period for this lobbying activity is January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
  • The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation paid $5,000 for lobbying services during this period.
  • Lobbying efforts were directed toward SB 1600.
  • Lobbying efforts included engagement with the Physical Therapy Board regarding electrodiagnostic studies.
  • Lobbying efforts included engagement with the Medical Board of California regarding electrodiagnostic studies.

Why It Matters

This document discloses that $5,000 was spent to influence state policy and regulatory decisions concerning who is authorized to perform electrodiagnostic medical studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure report showing that the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation paid a firm to lobby state officials on specific medical regulation issues.
What specific issues were being lobbied?
The focused on SB 1600 and regulatory policies concerning overseen by the Physical Therapy Board and the Medical Board of California.

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Lobbying Activity

ADVOCAL

on behalf of AMERICAN A ACADEMY OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Scope of Practice Dispute

The lobbying activity indicates a conflict or regulatory review regarding which medical professionals are authorized to perform electrodiagnostic studies.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

www.sos.ca.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy30
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz10
    Current news / social attention level

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