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Guest host Rob Lawrence joins Kelly Grayson to reflect on the recent EMS on the Hill Day. Rob offers a behind-the-scenes look at his experience leading the California delegation and provides insights into how EMS professionals can influence policy on issues like Medicare reimbursement, community paramedicine and workforce development. Kelly questions whether EMS on the Hill Day efforts actually drive change, while Rob defends the impact of consistent grassroots advocacy. The episode highlights key legislation, including expanded telemedicine and veteran recruitment into EMS, and makes the case for staying politically engaged to secure the future of the profession. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just starting to engage in the political side of EMS, this episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of the stakes — and the power of your voice. Key quotes "Our national associations are now hunting as a pack, which is a good thing." — Rob Lawrence "You can be at the mercy of EMS politics, or you can learn to play EMS politics and affect the outcome." — Kelly Grayson "All politics is local, and we all have a voice. More importantly, we all have a story." — Rob Lawrence "Politics is made of people who show up." — Kelly Grayson Timeline 01:02 – Rob discusses his recent travels and involvement in EMS on the Hill 01:45 – Rob explains what EMS on the Hill is and how it works 03:11 – Rob shares his thoughts on the bipartisan support for EMS legislation 06:05 – Kelly asks about the amount of time spent with legislators 09:02 – Rob highlights his meeting with Representative Eric Swalwell 10:28 – Kelly expresses skepticism about EMS Week and EMS on the Hill 12:10 – Rob responds to Kelly's skepticism about EMS advocacy 14:00 – Rob discusses key bills on Medicare reimbursement and community paramedicine 16:06 – Rob shares details about the bills being presented this year 20:01 – Rob talks about workforce development and veteran recruitment initiatives 22:01 – Rob and Kelly discuss EMS advocacy and the importance of grassroots involvement 25:36 – Rob explains the EMS caucus and invites listeners to get involved 28:20 – Rob concludes the podcast, urging listeners to advocate for EMS and engage in political processes Enjoying the show? Email the Inside EMS team at theshow@ems1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback, or let us know if you'd like to join us as a guest.
Today is Day 2 with our special guests, a board certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Avery Jackson, and inventor and entrepreneur, Lisa Hill! Hear about the importance of adequate sleep and a healthy, clean sleep environment! Learn the benefits of good sleep and its effect on your body, as well as the effects that poor sleep has on our overall health! What is neuroplasticity and why is it important? Discover the reason natural fibers are able to reflect and protect us from hidden health dangers in our pillows and even electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) in our phones and other devices. See the Silverite affiliate page for information!
Host Lauren Ahearn, Senior Quality & Regulatory Affairs Associate, is joined by Rachel Meyer, Strategic Policy Advisor, Dr. Suzanne Watnick, Policy & Advocacy Committee Chair, and Dr. Roz Mannon, Transplant Policy Committee Chair to discuss ASN's Hill Day
Host Lauren Ahearn, Senior Quality & Regulatory Affairs Associate, is joined by Rachel Meyer, Strategic Policy Advisor, Dr. Suzanne Watnick, Policy & Advocacy Committee Chair, and Dr. Roz Mannon, Transplant Policy Committee Chair to discuss ASN's Hill Day
As we roll into the 4th season of CollaborationRA we brough on guest host, Nicole Ozinga, a registered PET/CT Nuclear Medicine technologist to visit with us about some of the legislation and professional advocacy that has been going on. We cover many topics and share personal experiences in our advocacy, be sure to listen in and get inspired! Timeline:· (00:51) Reece opens season four of CollaborationRA.· (01:47) Introducing Nicole Ozinga.· (04:30) Nicole shares how she first got exposed to the Nuclear Medicine.· (06:10) Understanding on the differences between Nuclear Medicine and PET CT and why those certifications are valuable.· (08:59) Discussing patient's understanding of radiation and developing a healthy understanding.· (10:44) Digging in deep to learn to learn how improving patient's exams led to Nicole's personal advocacy efforts.· (15:18) Sharing our advocacy stories and how they relate to best patient care practices· (17:46) Going to “Hill Day” and visiting the nation's capital, an inside perspective.· (24:36) Societies give you a safe space to be uncomfortable and build on professional strengths.· (27:03) Understanding the “Find Act” and the 2025 push that gained success with CMS.· (31:58) Discussing the RA, NMAA, Nuclear Medicine advocacy and supporting each other with state licensure in the future.· (37:00) Gaining knowledge that one sentence in legislation can have major outcomes on our professionals.· (42:52) Offering paygrades for advanced certifications and job roles as a retention model.· (44:18) Discussing the NMAA and the RA, the push for professional recognition.· (48:20) The radiologist shortage and how the extenders can be a “part” of the solution.· (52:51) Professional advocacy and workplace happiness can aid in retention efforts.· (53:57) Closing the episode out! We hope that you gain new perspectives and understanding with each discussion we have. Our profession is vital to the care patients receive and nothing showcases that better than sharing our stories. If you want to come on and share your perspective, find us at collaborationra@gmail.com and let us know!
Can safety and advocacy transform the towing industry? Join me, DJ Harrington, and my esteemed co-host Wes Wilburn, as we unravel the complexities of pressing issues facing our industry today. We start with a heavy heart, discussing the tragic death of Spencer Keegan and the subsequent lenient sentencing of Peyton Ferris. This poignant discussion underscores the significance of advocacy, exemplified by the Towing and Recovery Association of America's victory in exempting our industry from the FTC's junk fee rule.Ron Moore, a returning guest offers great insight on trainingOur journey continues with a focus on pivotal policy changes impacting our industry. We encourage you to gear up for the TRA Legislative Action Workshop and Hill Day, where the power to influence Congress is in your hands. Stay informed about Paccar's significant recall affecting Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. We also shed light on the struggles faced by Connecticut towing operators over insurance issues and how diesel truck sales legislation in states like California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey may reshape the industry landscape.Together, we explore the growing importance of interdisciplinary training in emergency response. From electric vehicles to complex accident scenarios, our recent joint training session in South Carolina highlights the necessity of realistic drills for fire rescue and towing operations. With exciting plans for 2025, including a revamped alternate fuel program and a new podcast schedule, we express heartfelt gratitude to our audience of over 16,000 listeners. Join us in welcoming the new year with optimism and commitment to excellence in towing and recovery.
Today is Day 2 with the founder of Start Again Ministries and global financial advisor, Dr. Jeffrey Larson: Israeli entrepreneur, former senior executive and Israeli military tank commander, Moshe Bar Zvi; and product developer, entrepreneur and former trauma nurse, Lisa Hill! Learn how you can support Israel and leave a legacy for your family! The Prayer Garden at Yardenit will celebrate the location where Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River. The plans include a 6-acre garden area for meditation, prayer and reflection along with a wall of Jerusalem Stone bricks available to supporters. Proceeds will support on-going PTSD services for civilians, and military personnel, Oct. 7th survivors and families of the victims.
Our guests today are the founder of Start Again Ministries and global financial advisor, Dr. Jeffrey Larson: Israeli entrepreneur, former senior executive and Israeli military tank commander, Moshe Bar Zvi; and product developer, entrepreneur and former trauma nurse, Lisa Hill! Learn about an opportunity to leave a family legacy in Israel that will provide ongoing PTSD support for civilians and military personnel, while serving as a beautiful place of reflection and meditation for those visiting the Jordan River location where Jesus was baptized! Don't miss seeing this amazing 6-acre garden and how you can be a part of it!
Today is Day 2 with special guests Dr. Avery Jackson, Caramarie Jackson and Lisa Hill. Dr. Jackson is a board certified neurosurgeon and author of The God Prescription. He and his wife, also his physician's assistant, Caramarie Jackson, are ambassadors for Cardio Miracle. Lisa Hill is an entrepreneur, product developer, and former trauma nurse. Hear why Dr. Jackson recommends the Word of God for Spiritual Health, and Cardio Miracle for physical health! Learn that unlike Cardio Miracle, a superfood, 90% or more of supplements are synthetic and not received by the body, but stored or eliminated. Understand the importance of Vitamin D and how Cardio Miracle can help release stored up Vitamin D to the body. Go to the Cardio Miracle Affiliate on www.jimbakkershow.com.
Hear Dr. Avery Jackson, Caramarie Jackson and Lisa Hill on The Jim Bakker Show today! Dr. Jackson is a board certified neurosurgeon and author of The God Prescription. He and his wife, also his physician's assistant, Caramarie Jackson, are ambassadors for Cardio Miracle. Also joining the show is entrepreneur, product developer, and former trauma nurse, Lisa Hill. Dr. Jackson explains how the superfood, Cardio Miracle, repairs the lining inside blood vessels that break down due to stress, helps metabolism and decreases inflammation in the body and brain, while stimulating nitric oxide production! Cardio Miracle is a superfood, not a drug, and includes multivitamins and minerals that are recognized by the body and received. Go to the Cardio Miracle Affiliate on www.jimbakkershow.com.
In the latest episode of the Leverage Podcast, we review the impactful events of Hill Day 2024. Joined by advocates from the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA), the focus was to raise awareness about the unique needs of Indigenous Elders. This episode covers the discussions about the importance of improving access to obesity care for this community and the steps taken during Hill Day to influence policy and drive change. Tune in for an insightful conversation on advocacy, healthcare, and the future of elder care in Indigenous communities.
History and experience show that nurses raising their voices shape health policy. From advancing the profession to advocating for patients, nurses are well-positioned to articulate and champion the changes and legislation needed for better health, care, and access. That's the idea behind the American Nurses Association's (ANA) annual ‘Hill Day,' which focuses on advocating in the United States Congress for the more than 5 million nurses across the U.S. and the people and communities they care for. In this episode, we're on the ground in Washington, DC meeting with nurses who are showing up and speaking up at ANA Hill Day 2024, and exploring engagement and advocacy – at the local, state and national levels – in the nursing profession. Tune in to hear from ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy PhD, RN, NEA-BC and ANA VP for Policy and Government Affairs Tim Nanof what advocating for families, communities and the workforce sounds like and why more than 500 nurses came to the U.S. Capitol to do so. Find this episode's resources at www.seeyounowpodcast.com and to find out more information on the podcast bundles visit ANA's Innovation Website at www.nursingworld.org/innovation. Have questions for the SEE YOU NOW team? Feedback? Future episode ideas? Contact us at hello@seeyounowpodcast.com.
Governor Healy joins, officially names August 9th "Greg Hill Day"!
Today is Day 2 with our special guests, board certified neurosurgeon and Director and CEO of Michigan Surgical Institute, Dr. Avery Jackson, registered dietician and physician assistant Caramarie Jackson, and marketing and branding expert for Kingdom Business, Lisa Hill! Listen as Dr. Jackson discusses the connection between the spiritual, emotional and physical in his book, The God Prescription. Learn how the Word of God is foundational to our wellness spiritually, how that applies to our emotional life, and how that translates into our physical well-being.
Can resilience and a positive mindset truly transform your life? In today's episode of the American Towing Recovery Institute podcast, we share the personal health journey of our co-host DJ Harrington, who is dealing with Guillain-Barre syndrome. DJ's story is one of fighting spirit and unwavering support, illustrating how friendships and the right attitude can make a world of difference. Alongside DJ, Wes Wilburn offers insights on navigating the ever-evolving towing industry, particularly in the face of emerging challenges like electric vehicles. Together, we stress the importance of continuous learning and setting ambitious goals to keep pushing forward.Political maneuvering and sudden scrutiny have thrown the towing industry into the spotlight. We dissect the recent political attacks, including Elizabeth Warren's public condemnation, and discuss the swift, united response from lobbyists and the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA). Unity and effective advocacy are crucial to overcoming these challenges, as we highlight the importance of Hill Day in DC and the complexities of towing regulations. Our conversation also delves into the efforts of TRAA and associated legal teams to address and clarify these issues for the industry.Professionalism and unity are the cornerstones of a thriving towing industry. We emphasize the need for detailed documentation and narrative-building to justify bills and maintain transparency. The critical role of the TRAA in advocating for towers at the national level is underscored, along with the benefits of TRAA membership and the importance of high-quality equipment. Featuring insights from Bill Johnson, TRAA's First Vice President, we discuss the association's extensive reach and significant contributions. Join us for an engaging episode filled with personal stories, industry insights, and a look at the achievements and challenges facing the towing industry today.
I recap the Real Estate Day on the Hill, a day were realtors, lenders, bankers, and other real estate professionals meet with our state representatives, senators, and a variety of other professionals to advocate for the issues impacting consumers and the business. Listen to this episode for a recap on the bills currently under consideration, our most interesting takeaways from the meetings, and how you can get involved to advocate for your interests.
In the House of Representatives there are a handful of secular politicians (some more out than others) who work toward enacting laws uninspired by providence and more by simple reason and innate human morality.Jared Huffman is a congressman from California. A former Mormon preacher and now self-defined humanist, he co-founded and co-chairs (along with Rep. Jamie Raskin) the Congressional Freethought Caucus, created “to promote sound public policy based on reason, science and moral values, while protecting the secular character of government and championing the value of freedom of thought worldwide.”We spoke with him in the library of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation across the street from the Capital building, as SRF participants headed out for Hill Day to lobby their representatives.Thanks for listening! Now follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. And please consider becoming a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/podcastunreasonable. It's a small price to pay to help keep America from becoming a theocracy, dontchya think?
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White are joined by colleague Zach Kribs, ASN Manager of Congressional Affairs to discuss ASN's recent Capitol Hill advocacy on transplant.
Hosts Tod Ibrahim and David White are joined by colleague Zach Kribs, ASN Manager of Congressional Affairs to discuss ASN's recent Capitol Hill advocacy on transplant.
Returning for Day 2 are our guests Dr. WIlliam Forstchen, historian, professor and author; Geordan and Nace Roberts, founders of Grid Down Chow Down; and product developer Lisa Hill. Dr. Forstchen details the current state of increased vulnerability from EMP's, an aging power grid, and the decline of food security in America. Watch the founders of Grid Down Chow Down, Geordan and Nace, demonstrate how easy it is to prepare reliably-sourced, freeze-dried, raw hamburger meat. Stock up and be prepared!
In this week's episode of the Inside EMS podcast, host Chris Cebollero and guest host Rob Lawrence delve into the dynamics of EMS leadership, legislative challenges and the pursuit of better reimbursement practices for EMS services. The conversation also digs into EMS on the Hill Day and how providers can impact legislation through advocacy. Memorable quotes "We say, 'When is someone going to do something?' And really, the charge is, 'When is everyone going to step up and do something?'" — Chris Cebollero "We have to battle hard to increase our reimbursement, which therefore equates to income, which therefore equates to wages. It's not a case about we all want to go home in a Rolls-Royce.” — Rob Lawrence "To get things done in EMS, we actually have to be good at convincing our locally elected officials." — Rob Lawrence "The power of the folk out there, when they put their uniform on, when they get in front of these elected officials, is absolute." — Rob Lawrence This episode of the Inside EMS Podcast is sponsored by LogRx. Learn a better way to track your narcotics at LogRx.com.
We often discuss the results of MS research studies on this podcast. In order to get to those results, people living with MS have to step up and volunteer to participate. This week, you'll meet Chiquita Shepard-Knight and Earl Sneed, two participants in the TEAAMS study. Chiquita and Earl will discuss how they discovered the TEAAMS study, what motivated them to get involved, what their experience as study participants was like, and what the results of the study were for them. We'll also take you to Capitol Hill as we share conversations that we had during Hill Day at the National MS Society's Public Policy Conference. It's MS Awareness Month, and we're sharing new videos that feature interviews with leading MS experts along with the thoughts and reactions of people living with MS. And we'll tell you where you can catch the video replay of the International Progressive MS Alliance's webcast on emerging treatments for progressive MS. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! Tomorrow! The ACTRIMS Post-Forum Patient-Centered Webinar :22 This Week: The patient perspective on participating in an MS research study 1:38 Live! From the Natinal MS Society's Public Policy Conference 2:28 People with MS weign in on the impact of several ECTRIMS presentations 10:17 Catch the video replay of the International Progressive MS Alliance webcast 11:35 Chiquita Shepard-Knight and Earl Sneed discuss their experience participating in the TEAAMS study 12:11 Share this episode 27:18 Have you downloaded the free RealTalk MS app? 27:38 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/342 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com REGISTER: ACTRIMS Post-Forum Patient-Centered Webinar https://fs2.formsite.com/1FItkk/tgx8tu3xg0/index VIDEO: Dr. Jiwon Oh shares encouraging results from an extension study of Tolebrutinib, an investigational disease-modifying therapy. Then, two people living with MS share their thoughts about clinical trials and a precision medicine approach to treating MS https://youtu.be/eWoZLF4bZmo VIDEO: Dr. Anthony Feinstein discusses the outcome of the CogEx study, Then, two people living with MS share their thoughts about the impact of this study https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtGtCnNkYOY VIDEO: Dr. Annette Langer-Gould discusses the impact of other health conditions on people living with MS. Then, two people living with MS share their thoughts and experiences of managing their MS along with additional health conditions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J83jlqMbsZo VIDEO: Dr. Daniel Ontaneda discusses how artificial intelligence will impact MS treatment. Then, two people living with MS share their thoughts on the potential impact of AI on MS treatment and the future patient experience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fRLW69Xc1A VIDEO: Dr. Robert Motl discusses the benefits of exercise for people living with MS. Then, two people living with MS share their thoughts on how exercise has impacted their MS journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZDdp8JumFg VIDEO: International Progressive MS Alliance Webcast Replay: Emerging Treatments for Progressive MS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4hxtl38MBQ The TEAAMS Study https://projectteaams.ahs.uic.edu Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 342 Guests: Chiquita Shepard-Knight and Earl Sneed Privacy Policy
Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO of Trust for America's Health, discusses the 21st edition of the Ready or Not Report; Catherine Jones, ASTHO Government Affairs Senior Analyst, tells us ASTHO's Hill Day program in late February continues to receive high marks; and an ASTHO webinar on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement with ASTHO President Dr. Steven Stack, will take place in April. Trust for America's Health Webpage: Ready or Not 2024 – Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism ASTHO Blog Article: State and Territorial Health Officials Convene First On-site Hill Day Since COVID ASTHO Webinar: TEFCA Overview and Perspectives from the Field
Jeffery Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, tells us how Hill Day went this week; Stephanie Moraga-McHaley, Program Manager for the New Mexico Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, says the number of carbon monoxide poisoning cases is on the rise; an ASTHO blog article outlines why U.S. territories need more health data to make better decisions for people in their communities; and ASTHO's spring meeting included visits to Congress and a special graduation event. ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed New Mexico Environmental Public Health Tracking Webpage New Mexico Department of Health Webpage: NM records 89 emergency visits and one fatality due to carbon monoxide poisoning ASTHO Brief: Strengthening Maternal and Infant Health Data in the U.S. Territories
Live this week from the ACCC 50th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit (AMCCBS), CANCER BUZZ interviews Dr. Sarah Hudson-DiSalle, member of the Reimbursement and Economics Subcommittee of ACCC's Governmental Affairs Committee, about this week's Hill Day, when members of ACCC met with Capitol Hill offices to advocate on behalf of patients. Guest: Sarah Hudson-DiSalle, RPh, PharmD Assistant Director of Infusion Reimbursement The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio Issues Discussed on Capitol Hill this week: Oncology Patient Navigation Financial Toxicity for Patients with Cancer Oncology Drug Shortage Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Resources: ACCC Legislative Action Center ACCC Committees: Get Involved
The Jim Bakker Show welcomes Mike Smith, documentary film producer and director, and product developer Lisa Hill back to the show! What Mike Smith brings “Into the Light” with his documentary film will blow you away. We've ALL been deceived to some degree and we were totally unaware it was taking place. Find out how psychological warfare (PsyOps), predictive programming and yes, most everything we see and hear is cleverly planned, executed and loaded with a sinister narrative. Who is Mockingbird Media, Operation Paperclip and MK Ultra and why should we care? The bible warns of deception, so we must be on guard and stay close to God. Find out how we, as Christians, can and should respond. The Word of God is the ONLY Truth.
The Jim Bakker Show welcomes Mike Smith and product developer Lisa Hill! Smith is a 30-year veteran of the film industry who worked his way from stunt performer to producer and director. Then, at the top of his game, he walked away from it all. God told him to reveal the truth that lay hidden from the public for decades. His documentary films, Out of Shadows and Into the Light reveal the carefully executed deception and the sinister narrative still being perpetuated by the industry he thought he loved. Watch this gripping interview and get a peek into his film documentaries to see for yourself… who is determining our “truths”? See our Into the Light affiliate for more info.
Josh and Brian are joined by Dr. Christine Meyer and Casey Korba to discuss Hill Day and how to advocate for value-based care to legislators.
In this episode of ANCOR Links you're going to hear all about advocacy! Our first segment is a conversation between ANCOR's Sean Luechtefeld and Lydia Dawson, our Senior Director of Government Relations. They discuss the importance of public policy in securing key rights for people with disabilities, and preview our upcoming Policy Summit & Hill Day. Then Noah Block and Josh Rael, Executive Director at Alliance (Colorado), chat all about direct advocacy. Josh, who has been an advocate on the state and/or federal level for over 20 years, discuss the importance of advocacy, how it's changed, and ways interested people can begin their advocacy journeys, at-home, in-person, or both. We wrap up with an informative conversation with Alexia Kemerling, the REV UP Coalitions Coordinator at AAPD, who talks about voting rights for people with disabilities. She shares frustrating data on how many votes from people with disabilities are missing, as well as details about the barriers confronting voters with disabilities, how those barriers are being addressed – and how you can help! Episode transcript: https://www.ancor.org/ancor-links-season-1-episode-2/ This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ancor.org. Show Notes: Learn about our Policy Summit & Hill Day: ancor.org/2023Summit If you have questions about guardianship and voting, the Protection & Advocacy organization in your state can help you. Find yours here: https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/ Learn more about REV UP: https://www.aapd.com/about-rev-up/ State guides for disabled voters: https://www.aapd.com/voter-info/ ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod
AACRAO's Hill Day is an opportunity for members to become advocates in the halls of power in the United States capitol complex. Hill Day is a way for members to increase their awareness of AACRAO's legislative agenda, help communicate that agenda to members of congress, and develop the skills necessary to increase their advocacy efforts from local to national. In this episode we hear from Michelle Mott, AACRAO's director of public policy, about AACRAO's history with and motivations for Hill Day, and then we hear from nine members who participated in Hill Day 2023. Key Takeaways:AACRAO provides everything you need to be successful in this adventure: online training, videos, issue briefings, and reference handouts. You may feel nervous, but you will be prepared! Advocacy work is very similar to registrar work: we build relationships, we provide information, we listen to pain points, and we offer solutions. Advocating for higher education on the Hill is right in a registrar's wheelhouse.Knowing about the issues facing higher education and the legislative efforts under way to address those issues is an important part of being an effective advocate. You can do a lot to effect positive change even at your state level just by educating yourself on the issues and doing some outreach to your representatives. Hill Day is a fun way to get involved. Members commented on how easy it is to make your voice heard, and many committed to continuing the advocacy efforts beyond the event. Host:Doug McKenna, University RegistrarGeorge Mason Universitycmckenn@gmu.edu Guests:Michelle Mott, Director of Public PolicyAACRAOmottm@aacrao.org Scott Campbell, Associate Vice President and University RegistrarUniversity of Chicagoscottcampbell@uchicago.edu Lisa Emery, Sr. Associate RegistrarUniversity of Michiganemeryl@umich.edu Shannon Gerke Corrigan, Registrar and Title IX CoordinatorFox Valley Technical Collegeshannon.gerkecorrigan8969@fvtc.edu Angela Goodwin, Associate RegistrarPoint Park Universityagoodwin@pointpark.edu Tara Kent, Director - Office of the RegistrarAmerican Musical & Dramatic Academytkent@amda.edu Ramie Nation, University Registrar and Advisor to the President for AccreditationBaker Universityramie.nation@baker.edu Jacquelyn Sims, Assistant RegistrarGeorge Mason Universityjsims@gmu.edu Sara Sullivan, Sr. Associate RegistrarUniversity of Iowasara-c-sullivan@uiowa.edu Ashley Wheelis, Deputy RegistrarUniversity of North Texasashley.wheelis@unt.edu
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This episode: Organizing an annual Hill Day is a great way to engage your members and stakeholders by showing them the impact they can have through meeting with legislators, regulators, and other decision makers. The excitement of visiting Washington, DC, and seeing our system of government up close can inspire and energize your members about the association and its mission. Hill Day events build relationships among members and staff (both association staff and federal staff) while providing a unique form of networking for your profession or industry's community. Education about the mission and message of the association supports stakeholders and informs decision makers. But how do you keep the momentum going after everyone goes home? It's all about the follow up! And the follow up relies on maintaining the relationships that are initially formed at your annual Hill Day event. My guest this week, Anne Dar Conte, CAE, of Hill Staffer, shares her expertise and unique insights into building and maintaining a legislative program that may (or may NOT) include a Hill Day event. She has excellent advice on how and why it should be part of the strategic plan, and Anne believes that some groups should NOT organize a Hill Day event. That's right; it may not be right for your organization. We discuss advocacy programs, who can lobby, and why you may want to organize local and state level visits to support your federal outreach program. How do you extend the impact of your Hill visits? Share a comment! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cecilia-sepp/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cecilia-sepp/support
Kim Griego-Kiel was recently a part of the US Forum for Sustainable Investment's (US SIF) Hill Day in Washington, D.C. This event was all about educating policymakers about sustainable investing and representing the critical need for sustainable investment advisors and industry professionals to engage with our legislators and voice what truly matters. This week, Rachel … Continue reading The US Forum for Sustainable Investment's (US SIF) Hill Day Wrap-Up with Rachel Curley (Ep. 95) →
Jon Rahm welcomed the crew in for the Monday practice round; it's PGA Championship week and we're live from Oak Hill. Much to discuss: Phil deleted a tweet; Jason Day reemerges victorious; Jon Rahm and caddie Adam Hayes are awesome; what are the criteria to get into the PGA; Tiger and Scottie appear in an iconically hilarious divot video; should we get Frankie high; and a lot more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod
Paul Melmeyer, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, previews the organization's Hill Day which focuses on Accessible Air Travel; Demeshia Montgomery, President of the new Patients Rising Now Patient Senate, tells us about the importance of patient voices; the Senate HELP committee is set to hold a hearing entitled “The Need to Make Insulin Affordable for All Americans” on May 10th; and our Patient Correspondent is Brandi Privitera from South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Muscular Dystrophy Association Webpage Senate HELP News Release: HELP Committee to Bring CEOs of Major Insulin Manufacturers and PBMs Together for Historic Hearing to Discuss the Need to Lower Insulin Prices and the Cost of Other Prescription Drugs
My special guest is Bianca Anderson from Atlanta, GA. Bianca attended the CSD Hill Day event in Washington, DC. Tune in to hear her experience on the Hill and learn more about her journey with a common skin condition that has impacted her life in many ways.
Millicent and I share our experiences with the Coalition of Skin Diseases Hill Day event.
News from this episode: Penticton Art Gallery's full funding restored A sawmill storage house in southeast B.C. was home to North America's first gurdwara, researcher says B.C. pledges $10M funding boost for Chinese Canadian Museum ahead of opening Organization looking for permanent home to house Terry Fox collection Whistler Museum inks land transfer, launches fundraising portal for new building Buster, a dinosaur unique to B.C., comes to life in new exhibit Also, Lorenda Calvert reports live from the Canadian Museums Association's Hill Day in Ottawa.
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Pastor Jim and Lori welcome the Signal Relief Team back for Day 2 of their discussion about the updates on the Signal Relief patch and more! Inventor of the patch, Rhett Spencer, shares how the same technology in the Signal Relief patch is what he is working with to predict earthquakes! Founder of Signal Relief, Michael Hammond, shares more about the clinical studies that have just been completed showing the effectiveness of the Signal Relief patch in relieving pain in the body. Michael shares that people are actually getting their lives back and getting off the opioids with the use of the patch! They also share a brand new patch - the Jovi patch - which was made specifically for women; however, men are finding uses for this uniquely shaped patch as well! You won't want to miss this program!
In this episode, David speaks with Zach Kribs, ASN Manager of Congressional Affairs, on Kidney Community Advocacy Day, ASN's goals for Hill Day 2023, Congressional priorities in 2023, the debt ceiling, and more.
In this episode, David speaks with Zach Kribs, ASN Manager of Congressional Affairs, on Kidney Community Advocacy Day, ASN's goals for Hill Day 2023, Congressional priorities in 2023, the debt ceiling, and more.
This episode is hosted by NCDA President Lakeisha Mathews. It features a conversation with Diana Bailey, Co-Chair of NCDA's Government Relations Committee, about work-related legislation and advocacy for career development. They discuss current efforts to pass The Counseling for Career Choice Act, specific agencies currently addressing career development issues, and an upcoming Hill Day during which NCDA representatives will travel to Washington DC to meet with legislators. The conversation includes advice for becoming more informed and how to actively advocate for the students and clients you work with. Contact Diana Bailey at: dibailey@comcast.net.NCDA Resources:· NCDA Government Relations Committee · Why and How to Advocate· National Press Briefing on NCDA's Legislative AdvocacyFor more information about topics mentioned in this episode:· Counseling for Career Choice Act· The CROWN Act· Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act· The Fair Labor Standards Act – Internship Programs· Catalyst.org – Workplaces That Work for Women· The National Reentry Resource Center· Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ActRelated articles from NCDA's Career Convergence Web Magazine· Women Agents of Social and Political Change in Career Counseling History – Sarah Patterson-Mills· Later Chapters with Niel Carey – Rich Feller· Brain Waste: Developing Underutilized Potential in Highly-Skilled, Underemployed Immigrants – Oluwaseyi Fatokun· Government Relations: Strengthening NCDA's Position in DC – Niel Carey and Matt Kent
If you thought ISACA was only about certification and education, get ready to listen to this podcast and see how ISACA advocates for the IT Audit and Risk Management professions! Join Cindy Baxter, author of the Audit in Practice column in the ISACA Journal, as she interviews two members of the ISACA New England Board of Directors who attended ISACA's Hill Day in Washington DC. Hear how they met with their government representatives and with ISACA's help, discussed legislation that supports our profession! It's an opportunity to think about the impacts you can have in your own back yard and with civic leaders!
Community Outreach with Partner (AIDPH) American Institute of Dental Public Health Partner:Dr. Annaliese Cothron - is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of American Institute of Dental Public Health. She manages the Program Fund Development and overall strategy of AIDPH
Community Outreach with Partner (AIDPH) American Institute of Dental Public Health Partner:Dr. Annaliese Cothron - is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of American Institute of Dental Public Health. She manages the Program Fund Development and overall strategy of AIDPH
Today's episode is made possible in part by The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN,) the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority. Today I am joined live in-studio by Pam Traxel (ACS CAN Senior Vice President for Alliance Development and Philanthropy), Kate Weissman, a young adult cervical cancer survivor, and Ian Locke, a Ph.D. student in molecular cancer biology at Duke University.Kate is a state lead ambassador for ACS CAN in Massachusetts, and Ian is a congressional district member for ACS CAN in North Carolina. Together with Pam, we talk about channeling anger into action, what lobbying the federal government looks like, and how getting legislation passed across the aisle can help millions of Americans at a clip.What's more, we invite you — the listener — to join the thousands of cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates fighting every day on Capitol Hill to make healthcare suck less for Americans. Why complain when you can do something tangible right now? How would you like to help reduce drug costs, improve access to care, and motivate the FDA to approve new life-saving treatments?Visit https://fightcancer.org/pod and see how you can take an active role in influencing the government to do the right thing and help cancer patients around the country.That's https://www.fightcancer.org/podNow go and be a badass cancer advocate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Comeback is a cause for celebration! Listen in to The Comeback After Party as we wrap up our spectacular Week in Tree Hill! Tears may or may not have been shed. It has been a gift to reminisce on our trip with you all. This episode ties it all together. We wish each and every one who tunes in a Happy and Healthy New Year! Thank you for allowing us to share our adventures with you! We look forward to 2023!
The One Tree Hill comeback basketball game was one for the books. In this episode, we look back on the morning of our 5th day in Tree Hill where we attended the iconic comeback basketball game played by none other than the One Tree Hill cast members... which also took place at the actual school gym from the show. Talk about a surreal experience! Listen in to hear all the excitement from this incredible day! Follow our Instagram @meetusintreehill for photos!
“It's you, when all my dreams come true, the one I want next to me… it's you!” - Lucas Scott. A quote very fitting for Saturday Daytime! Day 4 of A Week in Tree Hill is finally here. The most anticipated day of the week! Listen in to hear all the excitement of meeting Chad, Hilarie, Joy, Austin, and more!!! The day started off with a Clothes Over Bros Fashion show and ended with a concert at TRIC... and there was so much fun in between! Make sure to follow our Instagram @meetusintreehill for photos from this incredible week!
Today we are reminiscing on Day 3 of our Week in Tree Hill! A day we thought would be really calm ended up being the most thrilling day of the week... and it wasn't even a convention day! Tune in to hear our experiences while exploring some filming locations... as well as the dramatic experiences that caused us to go into fight or flight. We have some notable stories from this day that we'll remember forever. The emotions were intense! Make sure to follow our Instagram and Tik Tok @meetusintreehill to see all of our memories from that amazing week!
In this episode, we are breaking down day 2 of A Week in Tree Hill. This was our first convention day, so sit back and relax because there is a lot to talk about! Tune in to hear us recollect our first moments stepping inside the iconic Tric building and our first-time-ever experiences meeting OTH cast members. We also gave some shout-outs to some special people who made this entire experience even more spectacular. It doesn't get any more surreal than this! Make sure to follow our Instagram and Tik Tok @meetusintreehill to see all of our memories from that amazing week!
We're backkkk, y'all! It's been a wild few weeks! The time has finally come. This week, we discuss day 1 of our Week in Tree Hill!! We had the absolute best time & it was only the first day. We can't wait for you all to hear what happened! Find out which activities we did this day and which cast members we ran into. You do not want to miss it! Stay tuned and we'll see you again next week for part 2!
Season TWO Episode ONE of the Your Story Our Fight® podcast welcomes Elizabeth and Mia SantaCruz. Elizabeth became a passionate advocate for raising Lupus Awareness after her daughter was diagnosed with lupus at the young age of 8. As a parent and caregiver, she was invited by to participate as a Lupus Advocate at the Annual Advocacy Meeting and Hill Day in Washington D.C. to meet with Congressional members and their staff to discuss the support for Lupus research.
It's one thing to talk about the advocacy pathologists engage in, but it's another to get started in that advocacy, especially in a time where getting in contact with elected officals can be more difficult than ever. Bekra Yorke, MD, FCAP, Houston Methodist Hospital Pathology invited three residents: Chiraag Gangahar, MD, FCAP, Ashley Holloman, MD, and Lukas Cara, MD, to participate in their first virtual fly in. We sat down with the four of them to discuss their experience and how other pathologists can work with the CAP to get involved in effective advocacy. If you are a pathology resident (or a CAP fellow teaching residents), and would like to experience teachable moments like this, make sure you register for the Pathologists Leadership Summit which culminates with the CAP's Hill Day on May 3. This year's Hill Day is taking place virtually, so you can participate alongside colleagues, from the convenience of your home or office.
This month we'll look at recent efforts to strengthen the national blood supply, the passing of an omnibus bill by Congress, and the latest updates about the PREVENT Pandemics Act. We will also sit down with the Chair of the CAP's Federal and State Affairs Committee, Dr. David Gang, to talk about the CAP's legislative asks for this year's Hill Day and what participants can do to prepare.
Carolyn McCoy, ASTHO's Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs, shares how public health leaders will engage with Members of Congress today in virtual Hill Day meetings; Amber Williams, ASTHO's Senior Vice President of Leadership and Organizational Performance, explains the excitement for ASTHO's new PH-Hero program; and Dr. Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge introduces us to Onesimus, an enslaved African who helped save hundreds of Boston residents from smallpox in 1721. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Launches Resiliency Program to Support Public Health Workforce ASTHO Blog Article: Who Is Onesimus?
Alex Wheatley, a Senior Analyst on ASTHO's Territorial Support Team, explains the work Territorial members will do tomorrow during the organization's annual Hill Day event in Washington, D.C.; Carolyn McCoy, ASTHO's Senior Director of Federal Government Relations, outlines provisions of the Prevent Pandemics Act being drafted in the U.S. Senate; ASTHO Government Affairs Analyst Devon Page writes an update on actions in Congress; the Community COVID Coalition has a link to a new campaign webinar planned for Thursday; and ASTHO releases an updated COVID Vaccine Comparison chart. ASTHO Blog Article: What's Next? An Update From the Hill Community COVID Coalition Webinar: Registration Link ASTHO COVID-19 Comparison Chart
In this edition of EMS One-Stop, Rob Lawrence chats with NAEMT President, Bruce Evans about the upcoming virtual EMS on the Hill Day. The online event, which consists of virtual meetings with members of congress, spans the week of April 4-8 with groups organized by state and scheduled into Zoom meetings. Rob and Bruce discuss the NAEMT legislative agenda and the requests that attendees will be asked to make in their meetings. Bruce also discusses the collaboration taking place between a number of national associations and the lobbying value that it brings. Also included: information on the forthcoming workshop to be held at the Pinnacle conference where NAEMT will provide guidance on how to run for public office. Bruce's aspiration is to have at least one EMS professional in each state house, if not more.
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What does advocacy mean to you? In this episode, Teresa R. Villaran, MS, MSN, CNN, CCRN (Alumnus), discusses with Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, why it is important for nurses to become advocates for their profession and patients. She encourages nurses to use their collective voice to influence and advocate for policy and health care legislation at the local, state, and federal levels. She advises nurses to “Develop your story, and make sure legislators know your name and that you are a nurse.”Teresa R. Villaran, MS, MSN, CNN, CNE, CCRN (Alumnus), is a staff nurse with Fresenius Kidney Care. She is the President of the ANNA Bluegrass Chapter, a member of the ANNA Health Policy Committee, and serves on the Manuscript Review Panel for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. She is the current Chair of the Kentucky Nurses Association Professional Nursing Practice and Advocacy Cabinet and serves on the 2019-2021 Kentucky Nurses Association Board of Directors. She is a Board Member of the St. John's College of Nursing Alumni Association. She has served as an advocate the past two years at the National Kidney Foundation Patient Summit. She is currently a member of the National Kidney Foundation State Chronic Kidney Disease task force/ Living Donor Protection Act coalition. She has been active this year in delivering mass COCVID-19 vaccinations for the Louisville Health Department. She attended the American Nurses Association 2021 Hill Day and The Nurse in Washington Internship as a grant through ANNA. She currently sits on the Kentucky Nurses Association task force charged with creating a Legislative and Leadership Academy to increase nurses' confidence and competence to exert their influence through policy. Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, is a Renal Clinical Nurse at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Ms. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Ms. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA's Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative. © American Nephrology Nurses Association.All rights reserved. No portion of this podcast may be used without written permission.Podcast production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the American Nephrology Nurses Association.Music by Scott Holmes.http://www.scottholmesmusic.com
The Inaugural Pathologists Leadership Summit took place during the unprecedented circumstances of a global pandemic and for the first this year's CAP Hill Day was completely virtual. This setting provided some unique challenges, as well as some unexpected benefits. We spoke with Amanda C. Herrmann, MD, FCAP, who recently received the CAP Foundation Development Leadership Award and participated in the CAP's hill day for the first time. She shared what she took away from the experience and how it can be used in future advocacy as the world slowly gets back together again.
April is National Cancer Control Month, and this week we are joined by Dr. Gerold Bepler, president and CEO at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. Dr. Bepler discusses the unique role cancer centers play in preventing and treating cancer, the importance of 340B to Karmanos and its patients, how Karmanos is addressing racial and ethnic disparities in cancer treatment, and the partnership it has formed to expand access to cancer research and treatment in rural communities. Before the interview, we recap 340B Health’s recent virtual Hill Day.
In this edition of EMS One-Stop with Rob Lawrence, our host, Rob Lawrence, chats with NAEMT President, Chief Bruce Evans. Rob and Bruce discuss the current progress on treatment-in-place legislation, Bruce’s first 100 days in office as NAEMT president and the forthcoming virtual EMS on the Hill Day, which will take place April 13-15, 2021.
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As we continue our Marfan Awareness Series, I am so excited to welcome, Grace Meyers, Volunteer, The Marfan Foundation. Grace Meyers, 17, is a senior at Plymouth High School in Michigan. She be attending Eastern Michigan University next year to pursue a career in child development. Grace, who is affected by Marfan syndrome, enjoys getting involved with The Marfan Foundation. In the past, she has served as a legislative advocate and attended the Foundation's Hill Day in Washington, DC, in February 2020. She is also a member of the Foundation's Teen Council. She enjoys going to the Foundation's annual conference every year because being able to meet other teens with the same rare condition as she has "is an amazing feeling." Grace says, "Marfan Syndrome is tough, but there is definitely a positive side to it with the community." Listen in as Grace shares her personal journey with having a complex medical condition and why she feels embracing your diagnosis and connecting with others is so very important. Learn More: www.marfan.org
On the show today – Pam Traxel, Vice President For Alliance Development at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, known in acronym-land as ACSCAN. Hunkered down deep in Washington DC’s beltway, ACSCAN is the dedicated policy arm of The American Cancer Society — and as appendages go, it’s a good choice. We all need to strong-arm things from time to time to elicit even the slightest semblance of progress and justice in this country. ACSCAN’s mission is to ensure that elected leaders make ending suffering and death from cancer a top priority. As opposed to, I guess, ending suffering from too many Pumpkin Spice Latte commercials, which, while not apples to apples, is, in the broadcaster’s opinion, an egregious affront to the laws of hot beverage nature that should be toned down just a bit. The key to getting anything done in Washington — at least as far as getting policies enacted to help people facing cancer — is advocacy; more so, the stories of those advocates who, with one well-spooled yarn, can convince a lawmaker to sign on to a bill that could Schoohouse Rock itself into becoming a law that could help millions of people suffer less. Advocacy and lobbying — when done the right way — always begin with a story. One person’s story. And the sacred art of telling your story can quite literally change the cancer world forever. So, while policy might be the end game for change, never forget that whether you number in the hundreds for a Hill Day or lobby a staffer as an army of one, advocacy works. Advocacy matters. Advocacy forever. Enjoy my chat with Pam Traxel. Learn more at https://www.fightcancer.org
Have you ever wondered how the IBAC president looks at the insurance industry and its current state of change? Kent Rowe joins Curt Wyatt and Pete Tessier to talk about what he sees and how IBAC is addressing and manager change for almost 40,000 independent insurance brokers. From data exchange and technology to education and the effectiveness of advocacy with all levels of government, Kent pulls back the veil on how a small but diverse organization makes an impact for everyone in the insurance industry. Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of Blue Earth is a conversation with David Helvarg, an author, journalist, and environmental activist. He is also the founder and president of the Blue Frontier Campaign. David shares positive constructive thoughts and ideas about topics including “50 Ways To Save The Ocean”, the Ocean Climate Action Plan, why your individual vote does matter, and the relationship between the environment and racial justice. David is a friend of Future Frogmen. Richard organized Connecticut's delegation at David's last Blue Vision Summit held in Washington D.C., which included most state's delegations meeting with their Congresspeople on day two, “Hill Day”. Future Frogmen will definitely be involved in the next Summit in D.C. Look for more episodes and information about us at www.futurefrogmen.org and most social platforms @futurefrogmen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blueearth/support
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Fall 2019 - "Who am I? Identity in Christ" Daniel Hill is the Senior Pastor at River City Community Church. On day two of his two-day series, Daniel asks two key questions to reflect on: "Who am I?" and "How do I fit in the world?"
Fall 2019 - "Who am I? Identity in Christ" Daniel Hill is the Senior Pastor at River City Community Church. On day one of his two-day series, Daniel focuses on the terms of ethnicity and race. Daniel explains how these terms differ in meaning and explains the impact of both.
I would just like to thank everyone involved in advocating for the National Ataxia Awareness Day Senate Resolution. We can accomplish big things when we are united. #kNOwATAXIA National Ataxia Foundation #Ataxia MINDlink Foundation
Hill Days, also known as “fly-ins,” are an important part of social good organizations' advocacy strategies in the U.S., bringing their supporters together to speak with their members of Congress to advocate for priority issues and legislation. Preparation is key for these fly-in days to be successful. So, what's the best way to prepare for a meeting with a member of congress? How can people working in the social good community make sure that elected officials prioritize their concerns? That's what today's guest is here to talk about. Sandra Swirski, co-founder of the D.C. based advocacy firm Urban Swirski & Associates, has helped many charitable organizations and nonprofits run awareness campaigns, build coalitions and advocate their priorities to members of Congress. Tune in to hear Sandra talk with Sally Ehrenfried, Blackbaud's principal government relations leader, about what makes a meeting with a legislator successful, how to prepare to walk into a meeting, and how to follow up after a meeting. Topics Discussed in This Episode: What makes a meeting successful from an elected official's perspective What makes a meeting successful from the social sector's perspective Scheduling meetings with legislators How to prepare your organization and advocates for Hill meetings Deciding on your key messages What to say to fly-in participants who are disappointed to meet with congressional staff than with their representatives or senators Resources for training and developing talking points How to research before talking to elected officials Following-up after meetings to continue the conversations Resources: Sandra Swirski Quotes: “What I do in Washington, generally, is I translate what is happening in Washington to the donor community and then I help donors translate what they do and their concerns to Congress.” “I also find that the more gracious and firmer you are, the more likely you are to get what you want.” “Always start with timely, because that is very important to the member. That they will naturally be able to act on.”
This podcast will walk you through NASP's 2019 Hill Day talking points and everything from how to set up your meetings to what to do on the day of.
This podcast will walk you through NASP's 2019 Hill Day talking points and everything from how to set up your meetings to what to do on the day of.
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In this episode, we discuss the National MS Society’s annual Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 3 - 5. We will be joining over 300 activists on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, March 5. We also chat about the policies that we will be discussing with our legislators not only on Hill Day, but also throughout the year. Visit the NMSS’s Current Advocacy Issues page to learn more about each issue. Interested in becoming an MS activist, learn about the different options available through the NMSS Become an MS Activist page. To learn more about PCORI, visit their multiple sclerosis page.
Ijeoma (EJ) Ikpeze OTA/S is a OTA student at Erie Community College who recently finished her school work and is about to embark on her first Level II fieldwork. She has a passion for leadership and profound interest in promoting the profession of occupational therapy. EJ is currently the only student and only OTA representative in the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program. Sarah and EJ discuss her experiences, including: OTA school workload and her interests for fieldwork Learning and getting comfortable with practicing in early intervention Getting exposure to a variety of practice settings Going back to get an Associates Degree after getting a Bachelor’s degree Being accepted into the AOTA Emerging Leadership Development Program Going to “Hill Day” at the Capitol Hill in Washington DC to lobby for OT What defines a leader and being a leader as an OT Getting involved state legislature to make a difference More info about the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program: https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Advance-Career/ELDP.aspx Contact her at: ijeomaikpeze@gmail.com
The latest policy news from Director of Policy and Advocacy Alex Bardakh, including a look back at another successful Hill Day. * AMDA-On-The-Hill podcasts are not eligible for CMD credits Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org Related Resources: MACRA, MIPS and APMS: Current Requirements and Proposed Changes Advanced Care Planning Series Guide to PA/LTC Coding, Reimbursement, and Documentation
Welcome to this "ASCO in Action" podcast. This is ASCO's monthly podcast series where we explore policy and practice issues that can impact oncologists, the entire cancer care delivery team, and most importantly, of course, the patients we care for, people who have cancer. My name is Clifford Hudis, and I'm the CEO of ASCO as well as the host of this "ASCO in Action" podcast series. And for today's podcast, I am really delighted to have with me Dr. Manali Patel, chair elect of ASCO's health equity committee. Dr. Patel is here as our guest today to talk about some interesting issues for that committee and for all of us in ASCO. Our conversation today is going to focus on ASCO's recent position statement on Medicaid waivers. For those of you who aren't following this or have been tuned out for a little while, there are several states that have recently submitted waivers to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-- what we generally call CMS-- asking for the agency to approve changes to the Medicaid program in their state individually that would make eligibility, continued coverage for care, cost sharing, and other program benefits dependent on the beneficiary's work status. Some state waivers have also requested the authority to cut coverage for beneficiaries based on them not paying premiums, on eligibility re-determinations, and on other work requirements. Simply put, these are challenges because they could restrict some access to care, and they put ability to work into the mix for oncologists to consider. So here at ASCO, we're concerned. We're concerned especially that Medicaid work requirements may hinder patient access to essential cancer care services. They may reduce the already limited time that physicians have available to spend with their patients, because they will require, in some cases, doctors to do work related to assessing employability. And our position statement, therefore, recommends that federal and state policymakers take very specific steps to ensure that new Medicaid requirements do not harm patients with cancer. So to dig deeply into this, Dr. Patel has joined us. And I welcome you, Dr. Patel. And thank you for coming on this discussion today. Well, it's an honor and a privilege to be here today. Thank you. So I want to start with a little more background on the type of waivers that we're talking about here. And there's always a nomenclature that's confusing to the outside world. These are called 1115, 1-1-1-5 waivers. What is their intended purpose in the Medicaid program? Section 1115 of the Social Security Act gives the secretary of health and human services essentially the authority to waive particular provisions of the Medicaid program in hopes to further the Medicaid program's objective. 1115 waivers provide states an avenue to test new approaches in Medicaid that can potentially improve their programs but that may differ from what the federal program rules currently are. These 1115 waivers are subject to public comment. They must be budget neutral for the federal government. And while there is great diversity in how states have used these waivers over time, generally these waivers reflect the priorities that are identified by the states and the current administration. And just out of curiosity, who submits the terms or the concepts that are being considered in these waivers? Do they bubble up from the state? They come down from the federal government? Do they come from some other source? What's interesting about these waivers is that they do come from the states themselves. However, there is great encouragement by the administration in terms of what waivers they would encourage states to apply for and which waivers they would approve. The secretary of the health and human services is the one that makes the authority for approving the waivers themselves. But the states themselves are the ones that submit the waiver provisions in hopes that it will align with what the administration's goals and encouragements are. And just, again, for background, historically, before we get to the present, has it typically been the case that there's heterogeneity in these programs around the country, or is this something new in terms of these waivers encouraging local experimentation and variation? Historically, most waivers have been very small in scope until the 1990s. There are still a wide range and great diversity in how states have used these waivers over time. But there's been homogeneity in terms of the wide range of purposes for which they've been used. Most of these are to expand eligibility and to help to simplify Medicaid enrollment processes, all with the goal to help improve the Medicaid program. Historically, many states have applied for waivers to reform care delivery and present an opportunity for states to institute reforms that go beyond just routine medical care, but that focus on providing evidence-based interventions that have an opportunity to improve health outcomes for this particularly disparate patient population. For example, Oregon used its waiver to establish a partnership between managed care plans and community providers to provide behavioral health and oral health services for its Medicaid beneficiaries. In 2012, the enactment of the Affordable Care Act allowed a new category of low-income adults to become eligible for Medicaid. And therefore, several states in 2012 applied for demonstration waivers from the Obama administration to test different approaches to expand eligibility and recently included the introduction of premiums and co-payments. Most recently, in 2017, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services encouraged new approval processes, including the potential for many states to obtain a 10-year extension. Previously these were five-year extensions. In January of 2018, states were encouraged by the administration to apply for waivers to make employment, volunteer work, or the performance of some other service a requirement for Medicaid eligibility, as you discussed earlier in the podcast, and to impose premiums and increases in cost sharing. Now, this is different. A number of states now have waivers that have been approved, as well as ones that have been pending, that include these provisions that have not previously been approved in the past. And also, that includes drug screening and testing, eligibility time limits for patients, and lock-out periods if beneficiaries cannot pay for their premiums or cost sharing. So there are a couple of concepts that your introduction raises. And I think it may even come as a surprise, at least to some of our listeners, that Medicaid beneficiaries have any premiums. And I want to make sure we're all clear. Are we talking about dollars coming out of the pocket directly of Medicaid recipients in the form of premiums? We are. And we're also talking about cost sharing in terms of patients being now required to provide cost sharing for services that they are receiving through Medicaid. And can you expand on each of those areas about what we mean? What kind of dollars would a Medicaid recipient be paying in premiums? And what kind of cost sharing dollars might they be at risk for in a typical program? The concern now is that Medicaid is state by state. So in any individual state, these premiums and cost sharing can vary greatly. In some cases, it's 50% of cost sharing of the services provided. In other cases, it's less than that. In other states, there are waivers for the premiums or cost sharing and have never been imposed. So to answer your question, it varies widely. And it can be as great as the premiums and cost sharing that we're seeing in Medicare and patient populations that are enrolled in Medicare. But it can also be as great as the premiums and cost sharing that we see in private health plans. It will be surprising, I think, to many people to hear this, because I think for most people there's at least a perception that Medicaid represents insurance and access of nearly last resort and is not for people of means. So the idea that there's a cash flow out of the beneficiaries into this program or into their care in this program, I suspect is not something that's widely known. Right. I would agree. It's not widely known. And it comes as a shock that we would expect patients that would be eligible for Medicaid, given the provisions of what Medicaid has been there to serve and was enacted to serve, that we're seeing patients experience the financial toxicity perhaps even more so than patients that may be in public health plans. Yeah, that's interesting. And it relates at least tangentially, I'm sure, to some of the recent data that's come out of ASCO addressing the rate of financial toxicity in the form of choices around spending and choices, unfortunately, to go into debt that we've heard from the general population. It's got to be presumably even tighter in this population, right? Right. And with costs rising at an unsustainable rate for cancer care delivery services, what I think is also a shock to the public is understanding that all of those costs eventually are coming back to the patients themselves to bear the burden of the cost that we're seeing. Every year, my own health care premiums and health insurance premiums are rising. Benefits are being cut in these private health plans. And we're seeing the same occurring for the limited services that are available in Medicaid programs. And because states have the authority to make these programs reflect what its state's priorities are, there's wide variation in the same way that there is wide variation between each individual public and private health plan outside of these states. Within the states, there's a significant degree of diversity in terms of what services states are providing through Medicaid. And I guess one last question before we move on is-- it sounds like you've answered this already, but I want to be clear-- the program really is taking shape right now, right? This is not the way it's been historically. Is that a fair roll-up of what you've said? That is extremely fair. I think prior, as early as the 1990s, these waivers were really to expand eligibility. And they were meant to improve the program for its objectives to increase access, equitable access, to high-quality medical care. And now what we're seeing are provisions that are directly inhibiting this access. Yeah. This is amazing. So turning now to the current reality and our response to it, we have concerns, as we've already alluded to, specifically regarding the work requirements, in two directions, I would say. First, of course, we're concerned about the direct impact on patients. But I think in addition to that, we're worried about the impact on the system as a whole. And my question to you is what would you like our listeners to know about how these waivers might have an impact on people with cancer? Right, so I'm deeply concerned about the waivers failing to promote the intended objectives of the Medicaid program, as I've discussed previously in our conversation today. These waivers directly inhibit access to high-quality cancer care. These new provision to waivers can be extremely detrimental by restricting access to coverage for those not only with an ongoing cancer diagnosis, but restricting access to services that can help to prevent cancer. And patients that are enrolled in Medicaid are those patients that may be at highest risk for developing cancer. Disruptions in care, delays in treatment, dis-enrollment in coverage-- all of these gaps in care delivery have been shown to directly adversely impact cancer care outcomes. And to think that these disruptions are now being imparted and imposed into Medicaid eligibility requirements is quite concerning. Many patients have to stop working entirely. Many are dramatically reducing their work hours to comply with evidence-based treatments. Many have debilitating side effects that prevent them from working and are at risk for life-threatening infections and illnesses when their blood counts may be low. These worse outcomes also affect patients that are cancer survivors, who face long-term effects and increased health risks related to their cancer. So the imposition, also, of lifetime limits and lock-out periods are detrimental to ensuring that patients have equitable access to cancer care. And you know, one of the other areas that isn't obvious at first-- I had to look into this as well-- is the downstream impact on the clinicians caring for these patients. Can you explain to our listeners, why would a doctor even become aware of this? How would this take time from the doctor, these kinds of work requirements? Well, when I think about my own practice and how I spend-- and I think studies have also validated that we spend over 50%, or up to 50%, of our time in front of the computer with administrative paperwork burden. These restrictions, in terms of these new restrictions for Medicaid, will increase the requirement for additional paperwork. And that paperwork is going to have to directly come from the oncology practices and the providers that are seeing these patients. These restrictions and requirements that will be imposed on us are going to exacerbate our already limited time. Do you think that the assessment of ability to work would also fall to the oncologist? That's a concern, I think, that it might drive our docs to find themselves in a funny relationship, an uncomfortable one, with their own patients? Oh, certainly. I do believe firmly that it will come to the providers providing care for these patient populations. We are already required to provide disability placards and make that assessment in our clinics. And it does make it-- it interferes with a therapeutic relationship with our patient population. And you alluded to this already, the fact that many patients diagnosed with cancer ironically have to stop working, both because of the time and effort it takes to get treated, but also because they're just not well. So I've heard, at least, the comment that these work requirements technically might not apply very much to cancer patients because of the-- again, the technical work requirements would be waived for patients who are sick. Do we have any sense, in real-world implementation, how this plays out? It's unclear if states will be able to make those exceptions. And if you have an exception for patients with cancer, I can list several other terminal illnesses as well as curable illnesses that may similarly have exemptions. And it's unclear if these exemptions will be adhered to. One concern, and I think one of our recommendations have been that if there will be requirements for work requirements, that at least they not occur for a minimum of a year after a patient has undergone active treatment and that caregivers of patients should be seen in a similar light. But to answer your question, it's really unclear if there will be provisions made and exemptions made for patients with cancer. I do certainly hope that to be the case. And that's certainly why advocating for this and advocating against these work requirements for our patient population is this especially important from all stakeholders. Well, that's a perfect segue for us to turn to ASCO's recommendations. That is what we're advocating for. And I wonder if we could start, if we think about the recent ASCO position statement on Medicaid waivers, what are the specific recommendations that you want us to know about in terms of what we want policymakers to do? What's our focus? Our main focus and the underlying mission of ASCO's recommendations are, again, to ensure that all patients have equitable access to high-quality cancer care. And the main focus of these recommendations are that waivers really should not create delays or barriers to receipt of timely and appropriate cancer care. Secondly, states should consider patients that are in active treatment exempt from any work requirements for the reasons that we've discussed and consider the primary caregivers in a similar light. There should not be lock-out periods or lifetime limits or elimination of retroactive eligibility for at least a year after a patient's last treatment. And additionally, these uncompensated burdens on providers really should not be posed on providers. ASCO also recommends that waiver applications and amendments be open to a full and transparent public comment period. So that last point, it seems like that's an obvious one for all of us wanting good government, and even in our daily lives. What is it that we're worried about with this transparency? Why is it so important that these 1115 waivers be handled in a transparent way? And I'm almost embarrassed to ask that question, because it's hard to see the argument against transparency. Why do we have to make that argument? Right. Well, it's key. Transparency is key. We have to make this argument all the time in many other facets of health care as well. But it's key to ensuring that we all understand what the implications of these waivers have on our patients, on our practices, but also on our personal lives, and that we have a chance to comment publicly on the waiver. I think states may look at each other's waivers and begin to make provisions for their own waivers or apply for waivers based off of what another state has been approved to demonstrate or to test. And so I think it's extremely important that we all have a chance to publicly comment on these waivers and to understand what's in the waivers themselves prior to them being approved. So I guess in addition to our public statement on the waivers and the position statement and then hopefully having the opportunity to address these in public, are there any other next steps that we need to be taking formally as ASCO? Is there anything else that's on the agenda for us? ASCO is currently conducting and helping state affiliates develop letters and comments to their own state officials as they design and submit the waivers. I think it's extremely important that we continue to advocate. ASCO's advocacy team from the state level is keeping an eye on waivers and opportunities to partner with state affiliates on problematic waivers that may be coming from their own states. But beyond analysis and these comment letters, ASCO is also coordinating meetings with state affiliate leadership and with state policymakers to discuss concerns about ongoing and the current Medicaid waivers as well as ones that may come up. So it's just another plug for our regular listeners for engagement through, for example, our Hill Day and our ACT Network and so forth to keep the pressure on and the awareness up with our legislators, right? Right. Certainly. This is a topic that will continue to evolve, and so it's extremely important that we're keeping ourselves up to date and that ASCO is helping us to keep abreast of what new developments may be occurring on these waivers on a state-based level. Well, that's great. I don't think there is, but is there anything else that we've left out that listeners should know about the current state of the Medicaid play for us? Well, I don't think so. I think we covered most. But as we all know, Medicaid is currently evolving. It's always evolving, and currently more so in a direction that I would have never assumed we would be evolving into. The concerns that are always raised are legislative cuts, caps to the program, uncertainty about revenues, federal legislation that may have an effect on state actions on Medicaid. And now there are growing concerns about substance use disorder and opioid epidemic use that may make Medicaid play a larger role in these issues than we had previously considered. There's a lot to chew on there. I want to thank you, Dr. Patel, for joining me today for this "ASCO in Action" podcast. I hope our listeners find this clear and informative. I think it raises really important issues for all of us. I want to remind everybody that ASCO's position statement on Medicaid waivers is just one of our many that address policymakers in various ways. Our overall goal is to preserve and enhance access to high-quality care for all Americans. I'll remind you that our 2014 policy statement on Medicaid reform called for major changes to the Medicaid program to ensure access to high-quality cancer care for all low-income individuals. And then, our 2017 principles for patient-centered health care reform called for access to affordable and sufficient health care coverage regardless of income or health status, the point being, this is a long-term commitment by our leadership and our volunteers. And this is something that clearly is going to remain at the top of our agenda. If you're interested, and I hope you are, you can read the complete ASCO position statement online. It's available at ASCO.org/medicaid-waivers. And this is, again, made available to you on the web. And I hope that this is informative. With that, until next time. I want to thank everybody for listening to this "ASCO in Action" podcast.
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After a brief hiatus, Pipettes and Politics is back this week and next with two new episodes! April was a busy month for the ASBMB public affairs team, with the annual Hill Day and agency visits and a West Coast swing to the 2018 ASBMB Annual Meeting in San Diego. Daniel and André also visited Louisiana State University, West Virginia University, and Johns Hopkins University to give talks on advocacy. In this special episode, Ben talks with several participants of ASBMB’s Hill Day about their experiences. Adrianne Lee (@DEDsomnabulist), Andrea Hadjikyriacou (@phd_fashionista), Tino Sanchez (@DrTinoSanchez), Emily Myers (@OrbiTrapped) and Samantha Acacio reflect on what surprised them during their congressional meetings and provide advice for listeners interested in jumping into advocacy. Take a minute to listen to this special edition, and come back on Friday for a regular episode. Follow your Pipettes & Politics hosts Twitter and share your thoughts on this episode using #PipettesAndPolitics: -Benjamin Corb | @bwcorb -Andre Porter | @anporter_ -Daniel Pham | @dpham20
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:54 Nicopure Right to be Smokefree lawsuit update. Judge has ruled in favor of the FDA. 2:24 Next steps in the hands of the legal professionals. 3:11 This outcome was not unexpected but this is why we are using multiple strategies on many fronts. 4:16 CEI VS DOT regulation preventing vaping on airplanes.We were co-plantiffs with the CEI on this lawsuit attempting to address regulatory overreach. The court ruled in favor of the DOT. All of the documentation is at this link and you can even hear some of the oral arguments in this case --> here https://cei.org/litigation/cei-v-dot 7:27 This ruling by the court validates that vaping and smoking are the same. This also takes the power away from the airlines to allow them to adapt and perhaps someday choose to offer the ability to vape to passengers if they so choose to. 12:47 Because this comes from DOT it also stops private planes from allowing people to vape on those flights. 14:37 Govenor Chris Christie from New Jersey signed a tobacco 21 bill into law. This was something that seemed to come from out of left field. 19:02 What makes this shocking to someone living in New Jersey is that Chris Christie has done so well with attempting to remove some shame and stigma from people who might need to seek help for drug rehabilitation. His and the state's willful ignorance of harm reduction for smokers is espically shocking and painful since he had done so much good work on harm reduction in the past. 22:10 The need to make a distinction between antismoking activists and real public health professionals. 22:30 Harm reduction deniers. 24:21 Isolation as a tool to seperate smokers and vapers from society at large. 27:08 This is the third state to pass statewide Tobacco 21 legislation. Hawaii California and now New Jersey have passed these laws. 27:40 Mionnesota seems to be rolling right along with the same program. 28:14 Deleware 5 cents per ml tax passed. On paper this looks like a loss,but this is not as bad as it really could have been. 29:47 VTA confrence update. 33:31 Ohio VTA members doing an amazing job. 35:08 Hill Day. A bit on speaking with your legislators at home and in D.C.
Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers) and Talib Kweli both make music to make a difference. On their respective new releases American Band and The Seven (Kweli’s EP in collaboration with Styles P), the lyrics directly address social and political issues. The Southern rocker and NYC rapper sat down for the Talkhouse Podcast last month and covered a lot of ground, including: Kweli’s experiences on the ground in Ferguson; Patterson’s desire to provide a visible alternative to white Southern men as bigots in the media; Dave Chappelle’s planning meeting with Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels; Harry Belafonte’s attempt to make a “We Are The World”-style song with rappers for Ferguson; and so much more. Check it out, and subscribe now on iTunes or Stitcher to stay in the loop on future Talkhouse podcasts. — Elia Einhorn, Talkhouse Podcast host and producer. Today’s episode was recorded by Mark Yoshizumi and Patterson Hood, and mixed by Mark Yoshizumi. Want to take action? Talib Kweli recommends: Indivisible.org is a bunch of congressional staffers, people who have worked in Congress who are giving people tools to be anti Trump, whether it’s to participate in a Hill Day or to go to your local town hall and stuff like that. Indivisible.org, they’re doing great, great work. Adopt-A-State is getting people to change the demographic, change the vote in some of the red states so we can change some of the electoral college nonsense. Very important to me is Sleeping Giants. I’m not sure if they have a website but they’re on Facebook and Twitter. Sleeping Giants is a group of people ... taking on Breitbart.com ... They’re going after their advertisers and getting advertisers to pull their ads and money out of Breitbart. That’s a strategy I feel like is working.
On March 6, a small group of APHL members and our policy staff visited House and Senate offices as part of our annual Hill Day. Peter Kyriacopoulos, APHL’s senior director of public policy, interviewed the group following their meetings to get their immediate thoughts. Links: ELC Program: Essential Funding for Public Health Lab Response Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity fact sheet APHL Advocacy Priorities Hill Day group: Chris Whelen – laboratory director, Hawaii Department of Health State Laboratories Division Sara Vetter – manager, Infectious Disease Laboratory, Minnesota Department of Health Public Health Laboratory Jennifer Rakeman – assistant commissioner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Denise Toney – director, Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services Peter Kyriacopoulos – senior director of public policy, APHL Celia Hagan – manager of public policy, APHL Nisha Quasba – public policy intern, APHL
GUY MENDILOW BAND delivers a delightful, international blend of Israeli, Middle-Eastern, Sephardi and Blues and performs in Hebrew, Arabic, Ladino, Portuguese and English. The five members of the Guy Mendilow Band create intricate textures with berimbaus, percussion, jaw harps that would make beat-boxers' jaws drop, and Mendilow's award-winning overtone singing. The band's latest CD is "Skyland." STILL ON THE HILL is the folkgrass duo from Arkansas, Kelly Mulhollan and Donna Stjerna. This duo uses traditional instruments from their home in the Ozarks (mandolin, banjo, fiddle, guitar, harmonica and scrub board) as well as other exotic offerings (Moon guitar from Japan, African Mbira, and Tenor Ukulele) to create a kaleidoscope of musical color and texture. They have been voted "Best Folk Band" in the Ozarks for several years running, and the mayor of their town, Fayetteville, Arkansas, proclaimed Dec. 20th Still on the Hill Day for all the work the duo does in community service. "Mouthpeace" is their newest release.
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