Federal Advocacy
Covid-19 ResponseThe Health Affairs Committee sent a letter to Congress this week recommending that the 4th COVID-19 emergency stimulus package accommodate these priorities:
The themes of liability protection and suspension of prior authorization have been further amplified by State Affairs’ local advocacy efforts:
Here’s how you and your Chapter can help with these efforts:
The Chapters provide the College with a national network to amplify and execute its advocacy priorities on the local level. We also can provide vital information to each other about what is happening in our states, either to emulate best practices, or to guard against concerning trends. As we negotiate the COVID-19 crisis in the lead-up to Legislative Conference in the fall, developing a robust architecture for state advocacy will be key to weathering the pandemic, and beyond. Look for an invitation to participate in a WebEx with a selected subset of your BOG colleagues within the next few months to develop strategies for nurturing this vital grass roots network, and strengthening our relationship with State Affairs. | Coronavirus and Your Heart: Don't Ignore Heart SymptomsACC CardioSmart recently published the infographic below to emphasize the importance of maintaining heart health through the epidemic. Click here for additional information.
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