DO Day Legislative Issue Overview-DO Day Legislative Issue Overview

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The event, DO Day on Capitol Hill, aims to empower osteopathic physicians and students to advocate effectively for their profession and patients by engaging with Congress. Key advocacy issues include combating unsustainable Medicare physician payment cuts through the proposed Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, supporting a long-term reauthorization of the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program, which is vital for underserved communities, and preserving patient care access by protecting Medicaid and extending telehealth services. Participants are guided on navigating Capitol Hill, meeting etiquette, and conveying their stories effectively to congressional members. Effective advocacy involves keeping discussions simple, influential, and credible, while focusing on the outlined healthcare priorities. Participants receive materials and are encouraged to continue advocacy efforts post-event through follow-ups and joining the Osteopathic Advocacy Network. This engagement is crucial as in-person constituent visits hold significant sway in legislative decision-making. With systematic preparation, attendees are poised to make a substantial impact on healthcare legislation benefiting the osteopathic community and public health.

Keywords

osteopathic advocacy

Medicare payment cuts

Teaching Health Center

patient care access

telehealth services

Capitol Hill engagement

Osteopathic Advocacy Network