Strengthening Rural Healthcare Through Osteopathic Advocacy

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Rural communities face significant healthcare challenges, and osteopathic physicians play a vital role in addressing them. This session will explore the impact of advocacy in shaping policies that support rural healthcare, providing practical strategies for engaging in legislative efforts, and strengthening the future of rural medicine.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

Identify one AOA federal and state legislative priority that impacts rural healthcare
Discuss effective advocacy strategies for engaging with policymakers on rural healthcare issues
Define the current challenges facing rural healthcare and the role of osteopathic physicians in addressing these challenges

Ray L. Morrison, DO, FACOS, DFACS
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Ray L. Morrison, DO, FACOS, DFACS, is an accomplished osteopathic surgeon with a diverse career. After earning his DO degree and completing a general surgery residency, he practiced in Texas for 25 years before transitioning to academic and leadership roles, including serving as the founding Dean of two osteopathic medical schools. Throughout his career, Dr. Morrison has been deeply involved with the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association and the American Osteopathic Association, holding numerous leadership positions, including serving as Speaker of the AOA House of Delegates for the last 11 years. He has also served on various local, state, and national committees, providing organizational leadership within the osteopathic profession. Additionally, Dr. Morrison has a background in the U.S. Army, having served as a medic during the Vietnam era.

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Sean Neal
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Sean Neal is the Vice President of Advocacy and Political Affairs with the American Osteopathic Association and has more than fifteen years of political and advocacy experience. Sean currently runs the Osteopathic Political Action Committee as well as heads the AOA’s grassroots programs on both the state and federal levels.