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Rep. Bard joined with colleagues and law enforcement advocates on March 30, for a news conference promoting increased security for Pennsylvania's railways.

 

 

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Ellen is joined by Nathan Willcox with Penn Environment and John Quigley with Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future on March 15 at the capitol for a news conference promoting the state's alternative fuel vehicle incentive program (AFIG). In the background is Ellen's Toyota Prius, a hybrid electric car.  For information on this event, Click Here.  

 

 

Rep. Ellen Bard visited Overlook Elementary to lead a project to send
Valentine’s Day cards to U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq. Participating in the
project were: (back row, left to right) 2nd grade teacher Elise Devinney; Lt.
Col. Scott Rutter; Rep. Bard; Justin Fitch; manager of Plymouth Meeting
Office Depot; and Richard Deweese, Montgomery County Young Republicans
chair. (Front row) 2nd graders Jonathan Henandez, Quinn Blowitski, Yegene
Hong, and Khalil Scott.

 

 

Rep. Ellen M. Bard (R-Montgomery) recently hosted a legislative breakfast for
local business leaders. The event focused on the rising cost of health
care insurance for small businesses and the impact of using demographics
instead of a community rating pricing system. The breakfast was cosponsored
by five local chambers of commerce. Pictured from left to right: Shawn
Orenstein, vice president of Kistler, Tiffany Benefits; Jean Dilley, president
of Greater Horsham/Willow Grove Chamber; Bard; John Quinn, treasurer of
Maple Glen Business and Professional Association; Jack Ripley, Greater
Glenside Chamber; Robert Archibald, executive director of the House
Insurance Committee; Julie Slavet, director of the Eastern Montgomery
County Chamber of Commerce; and Jeffrey Beck, head of State
Government Relations for Aetna, Inc. Not pictured, MONTCO Chamber
of Commerce, cosponsor.

 

 

Ellen poses with staff and residents of Rydal Park with a check for funding that
Ellen procured to buy gliders and other amenities for the hospital.


 

 

bardmay232003d.jpg - students from roslyn elementary school met with ellen after a dedication service for a memorial garden at their school on may 23, 2003.
Students from Roslyn Elementary School met with Ellen after a dedication service for a memorial garden at their school on May 23, 2003.


 

bardmay232003f.jpg - ellen worked with gillian robinson, liane geisinger and rachel cohen, students at abington senior high school on may 23, 2003. the students were taking part in a service learning day.
Ellen worked with Gillian Robinson, Liane Geisinger and Rachel Cohen, students at Abington Senior High School on May 23, 2003. The students were taking part in a service learning day.


 

bardapril112003interview.jpg - ryan bagwell of times chronicle interviewed rep. bard about her views on conservation after an energy symposium held at the abington school administration building on april 11, 2003.
Ryan Bagwell of Times Chronicle interviewed Rep. Bard about her views on conservation after an energy symposium held at the Abington School Administration Building on April 11, 2003.


 

bardapril2003energyposter.jpg - ellen talked about energy conservation with don merkel and amy sichel of abington school district at an energy symposium on april 11, 2003.
Ellen talked about energy conservation with Don Merkel and Amy Sichel of Abington School District at an energy symposium on April 11, 2003.


 

bardmarch242003pressconf.jpg - rep. bard joined with representatives from the pa. medical society and the pa. orthopaedic society on march 24, 2003 to announce her new bill to help keep doctors in pennsylvania.
Rep. Bard joined with representatives from the Pa. Medical Society and the Pa. Orthopaedic Society on March 24, 2003 to announce her new bill to help keep doctors in Pennsylvania.


 

the pennsylvania orthopaedic society honored state representative ellen m. bard with their legislator of the year award. pictured at the orthopaedic specialty center back row left to right are: david mancini, m.d., david m. junkin, m.d., david v. craft, m.d., andrew m. star, m.d., john h. wolf, jr., m.d. in front are michael j. gratch, m.d. and rep. ellen bard..jpg - the pennsylvania orthopaedic society honored state representative ellen m. bard with their legislator of the year award. pictured at the orthopaedic specialty center back row left to right are: david mancini, m.d., david m. junkin, m.d., david v. craft, m.d., andrew m. star, m.d., john h. wolf, jr., m.d. in front are michael j. gratch, m.d. and rep. ellen bard.
The Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society honored State Representative Ellen M. Bard with their Legislator of the Year Award. Pictured at the Orthopaedic Specialty Center back row left to right are: David Mancini, M.D., David M. Junkin, M.D., David V. Craft, M.D., Andrew M. Star, M.D., John H. Wolf, Jr., M.D. In front are Michael J. Gratch, M.D. and Rep. Ellen Bard.


 

medmalerinbaby.jpg - the house majority policy committee held an emergency hearing on feb. 27 at holy redeemer hospital in montgomery county on the current liability crisis facing pennsylvania. rep. ellen m. bard (r-153), policy committee chairman roy w. cornell (r-152), rep. melissa murphy weber (r-148) and rep. kathy watson (r-144) were among the members listening to testimony from witnesses such as erin zezzo, a new mother from doylestown who lost her obstetrician midway through her second pregnancy. the hearing is the first of four emergency hearings across the state to examine the liability crisis in pennsylvania.
The House Majority Policy Committee held an emergency hearing on Feb. 27 at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Montgomery County on the current liability crisis facing Pennsylvania. Rep. Ellen M. Bard (R-153), Policy Committee Chairman Roy W. Cornell (R-152), Rep. Melissa Murphy Weber (R-148) and Rep. Kathy Watson (R-144) were among the members listening to testimony from witnesses such as Erin Zezzo, a new mother from Doylestown who lost her obstetrician midway through her second pregnancy. The hearing is the first of four emergency hearings across the state to examine the liability crisis in Pennsylvania.


 

richard jones (right), president and ceo of abington memorial hospital, recently presented rep. bard with a resolution in recognition of her tireless efforts to bring about meaningful medical malpractice reform. rep. bard was instrumental in bringing the medical malpractice crisis to the attention of gov.-elect ed rendell (center). her efforts brought about a meeting with rendell, hospital physicians and officials that enlightened the new governor about the urgency of the problems and fast-tracked recommendations by rendell’s medical malpractice task force for short-term relief and long-term solutions..jpg - richard jones (right), president and ceo of abington memorial hospital, recently presented rep. bard with a resolution in recognition of her tireless efforts to bring about meaningful medical malpractice reform. rep. bard was instrumental in bringing the medical malpractice crisis to the attention of gov.-elect ed rendell (center). her efforts brought about a meeting with rendell, hospital physicians and officials that enlightened the new governor about the urgency of the problems and fast-tracked recommendations by rendell’s medical malpractice task force for short-term relief and long-term solutions.
Richard Jones (right), president and CEO of Abington Memorial Hospital, recently presented Rep. Bard with a resolution in recognition of her tireless efforts to bring about meaningful medical malpractice reform. Rep. Bard was instrumental in bringing the medical malpractice crisis to the attention of Gov.-Elect Ed Rendell (center). Her efforts brought about a meeting with Rendell, hospital physicians and officials that enlightened the new governor about the urgency of the problems and fast-tracked recommendations by Rendell’s Medical Malpractice Task Force for short-term relief and long-term solutions.


 

continuing her efforts in search of ways to relieve the property tax burden on lower-income older residents, rep. ellen m. bard (r-153), a member of the house majority policy committee, took part in the committee’s public hearing on education funding and local tax reform in allentown on aug. 12. bard has sponsored several tax relief measures, including one that would allow local school districts to exempt eligible senior citizens from a portion of their property taxes..jpg - continuing her efforts in search of ways to relieve the property tax burden on lower-income older residents, rep. ellen m. bard (r-153), a member of the house majority policy committee, took part in the committee’s public hearing on education funding and local tax reform in allentown on aug. 12. bard has sponsored several tax relief measures, including one that would allow local school districts to exempt eligible senior citizens from a portion of their property taxes.
Continuing her efforts in search of ways to relieve the property tax burden on lower-income older residents, Rep. Ellen M. Bard (R-153), a member of the House Majority Policy Committee, took part in the committee’s public hearing on education funding and local tax reform in Allentown on Aug. 12. Bard has sponsored several tax relief measures, including one that would allow local school districts to exempt eligible senior citizens from a portion of their property taxes.


 

in ongoing efforts to address the short-term impact of the medical liability crisis in pennsylvania, rep. ellen m. bard (r-153) announced on nov. 12 the introduction of legislation that would reform insurance reimbursement procedures. the legislation, house bill 2852, will require insurers to disclose fee schedules, listing what the insurer will pay doctors for the services rendered. the bill will also require insurers to follow medicare compensation guidelines for multiple surgeries. bard has been a strong advocate and leader in legislation that will help to alleviate the medical liability crisis, in both the near and long terms..jpg - in ongoing efforts to address the short-term impact of the medical liability crisis in pennsylvania, rep. ellen m. bard (r-153) announced on nov. 12 the introduction of legislation that would reform insurance reimbursement procedures. the legislation, house bill 2852, will require insurers to disclose fee schedules, listing what the insurer will pay doctors for the services rendered. the bill will also require insurers to follow medicare compensation guidelines for multiple surgeries. bard has been a strong advocate and leader in legislation that will help to alleviate the medical liability crisis, in both the near and long terms.
In ongoing efforts to address the short-term impact of the medical liability crisis in Pennsylvania, Rep. Ellen M. Bard (R-153) announced on Nov. 12 the introduction of legislation that would reform insurance reimbursement procedures. The legislation, House Bill 2852, will require insurers to disclose fee schedules, listing what the insurer will pay doctors for the services rendered. The bill will also require insurers to follow Medicare compensation guidelines for multiple surgeries. Bard has been a strong advocate and leader in legislation that will help to alleviate the medical liability crisis, in both the near and long terms