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Public Policy & Advocacy
Latest Chapter News:
March 2022: Update from the Oregon ACP Health and Public Policy Committee
February 2022: Oregon Chapter Advocacy Day was held on February 20, 2022!
The Oregon Chapter ACP Governor's Advisory Council voted on December 8, 2021, to sign on to a coalition with The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG), which plans to advocate for reasonable measures in a Public Option currently being planned by the state.
Please see the attached letter of support (link below), and this LINK to a white paper outlining goals and visions for moving to support a Public Health insurance option.
The Chapter is looking for physician volunteers to help guide the Oregon ACP's policy positions to ensure that the final legislation reflects the interests and addresses the challenges faced by our physician workforce. We hope to include a diversity of perspectives including, for example, health professionals in private practice and value-based care environments, those serving rural and urban underserved communities, and individuals with experience negotiating reimbursement rates
Expectations:
- Two or three, 1-hour calls in early 2022 (January & February) to review proposed language and plan drafts; and formulate recommendations to ACP Chapter leadership.
- Expected additional 2-4 hours of outside reading materials to inform discussion.
If you are able to in participate in such a workgroup, please email both of our Policy, Research, & Education Subcommittee Co-chairs (Under Oregon ACP HPP Committee) No later than Jan 1st:
Logan Jones - RLoganJonesMD@gmail.com
Teva Brender - TevaBrender@gmail.com Thanks, Oregon Chapter ACP oregonacp@comcast.net
Chapter Statements / Letters
- Statement on Harassment and Violence against Asian Americans
- Statement on Sexual Harassment in Healthcare
- An Open Letter from Oregon Physicians - November 12, 2018
- Oregon ACP Statement in Response to Christchurch Mosque shooting
- General Visa Invitation Letter 2019 for Chapters
- Obley: Public health is doctors’ concern. So are guns.
- ACP Oregon Chapter MP Op-Ed Oregon physicians have obligation to speak against gun violence
- Oregon Chapter of ACP Statement on Tree of Life mass shooting in Pittsburgh
Leadership Day
Leadership Day is the College’s annual two-day advocacy event that enables our members from across the country to bring our issues of concern to U.S. lawmakers. This is a great opportunity for the College and our members to bring our policy priorities to Congress and try to influence the legislative process on behalf of internal medicine.
Leadership Day 2022 will be held May 17 & May 18, 2022.
As we look to 2022, we are making plans for an in-person event at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC on May 17-18 for Leadership Day 2022.
Leadership Day enables the College to increase its presence on Capitol Hill and bring our issues of concern to U.S. lawmakers. ACP members will receive two days of in-depth briefings on the College’s legislative priorities and an opportunity to meet with elected officials.
Due to continued COVID-19 concerns and because the safety of our attendees is important to us, we will continue to closely monitor and adhere to CDC and local guidelines as we plan this event.
How can you benefit from Leadership Day?
In addition to having an opportunity to meet with your legislators and staff in Washington, DC, participants are provided with in-depth briefings from White House officials, Capitol Hill staffers, and members of Congress; all of whom are among the top health care decision makers.
Participants will also:
- Receive a comprehensive orientation on ACP’s top legislative priorities.
- Earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.
- Learn advocacy skills that can be utilized back home.
- Meet other internists who care about advocacy, including colleagues from your own state.
- Learn about policy issues that impact your profession and your ability to provide quality care.
- Get to know ACP leaders and staff.
- Socialize and have a great time!
ACP Advocacy Resources
Where the College Stands on key health policy issues, news and recent policy changes.
Visit Legislative Action Center for more information about the new Advocates for Internal Medicine Network (AIMn) and the Richard Neubauer Advocate for Internal Medicine Award.
State Health Policy Pages
- The ACP Advocate - bi-weekly, e-newsletter created to provide ACP members with news about public policy issues affecting internal medicine and patient care
- The ACP Advocacy Blog by Bob Doherty
- Electronic Resolution System - find Chapter Sponsored Resolutions
- Member Advocacy - other resources to help members advocate ACP policy
- Public Policy Virtual Library (PPVL) - a repository of ACP's current and historic policies and the Policy Compendium