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Advocacy Day at the State HouseAdvocacy Day at the State House 2024

Please mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Massachusetts ACP Advocacy Day Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – AT THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE IN BOSTON!

This event is open to all ACP members. It is an exciting way to learn about legislative advocacy and have the opportunity to advocate for legislation that impact our patients!

In the past, we have advocated in these areas:

  • gun violence prevention

  • supporting treatment for substance use disorder

  • pharmaceutical drug cost containment

  • telemedicine coverage

  • universal vaccination through elimination of the religious exemption

  • immigrant and refugee health and protection

The past few years have been marked by unprecedented changes in health care and the practice of medicine. This is our opportunity to make meaningful improvements by influencing our legislators. Over the next few weeks, we will be identifying key bills to support at our advocacy day.

Overview of the event: This event is perfect for people with any level of experience with legislative advocacy, from first-time participants to seasoned experts. In the morning, there will be a broad overview of the current state of healthcare legislation at the state level followed by an overview of the bills we will be supporting given by topic specialists. There will be a practice session on "How to Talk to Legislators", with an emphasis on how to engage lawmakers and help participants feel more comfortable with speaking with their legislator. Small group breakout discussions will allow participants to practice their skills in a welcoming environment with experienced moderators. In the afternoon, participants will meet with their respective legislators. These meetings are generally in small groups, with an effort to pair new participants with more experienced members. The event runs from 9:30 AM to approximately 4:00 PM. We expect that participants be able to commit to the attending the entire day, as we will be arranging meetings for each participant with their own legislators.


Past Meetings

Attend a Chapter Meeting in 2023? Claim CME

2023 Massachusetts Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting

September 23, 2023 | Massachusetts Medical Society/Conference Center at Waltham Woods

To claim CME & MOC credit or to generate a certificate of participation you will be asked to first complete an evaluation survey. Claim CME/MOC