Public Policy & Advocacy

Call for Member Engagement from Maine Health and Public Policy Chair

Over the course of these next few months, we will reach out to you more regularly to contact our legislators as ACP priorities move through Congress. Stay tuned! If you have a specific policy interest you would like to be more actively involved in, please contact us!

Hani Jarawan, MD FACP
hanijarawan@gmail.com

ACP New Vision for US Health Care

Maine Chapter Members,
You are probably aware of ACP's comprehensive outline "Better is Possible: The American College of Physicians Vision for the U.S. Health Care System".  The policy papers outline ACP's vision for a better health care system for all.  To view the policy papers click on the links below:

ACP Leadership Day on Capitol Hill

ACP’s annual national advocacy event, Leadership Day, will take place in Washington, D.C. this year on May 14-15. Leadership Day enables the College to increase its presence on Capitol Hill and advocate directly with Congress in support of legislation directly impacting internal medicine physicians and their patients. To help our members prepare for Leadership Day, we have developed a frequently asked questions (FAQs) document with logistical information for the event. The FAQs can be accessed here.

State Health Policy

ACP's State Health Policy program helps internal medicine physicians gain influence in their state capitols on issues affecting them and their patients. Learn more about key policy issues impacting states, how ACP members can act, and other available tools and resources.

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Resolutions

ACP Board of Governors Resolution Guide for ACP Members - A how-to on drafting a resolution that allows members to shape ACP policy that impacts the practice of internal medicine.
Electronic Resolution System - find Chapter Sponsored Resolutions
The Policy Library - a repository of ACP's current and historic policies and the Policy Compendium 

Advocates of Internal Medicine Network (AIMn)

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Join colleagues in the Advocates for Internal Medicine Network (AIMn) in advocating for the interests of internal medicine in Washington, D.C. The AIMn program is for ACP members interested in participating in federal advocacy. It is designed to help members engage with their federal lawmakers on policy issues important to ACP and internal medicine.

Legislative Action Alerts