Advocacy - The Why, What, and How-video

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The webinar &quot;Advocacy: the Why, What, and Now&quot; organized by the Florida Society of Pathologists (FSP) featured various speakers, including Dr. Marilyn Bui, Amy Young, Dr. Ron Giffler, Dr. Tiffany Mills, and Mr. David Smith. The event aimed to highlight the importance of advocacy for pathologists and laboratory medicine in patient care.<br /><br />Amy Young, a legislative consultant, provided an overview of the basics of advocacy and the legislative process, emphasizing the importance of honesty and forming strong relationships with legislators. Dr. Ron Giffler shared his experiences and insights from his tenure as president of the Florida Medical Association, focusing on the significance of physicians’ involvement in advocacy across various medical societies and the legislative landscape, both on state and federal levels.<br /><br />Dr. Tiffany Mills discussed her advocacy journey, underscoring the importance for pathologists to actively engage and represent their field in the broader medical community. She offered practical tips on becoming an effective advocate while balancing personal and professional responsibilities.<br /><br />Dr. Marilyn Bui presented avenues for engagement both at the state and federal levels through FSP and the College of American Pathologists (CAP). She announced that FSP would sponsor ten members to attend the CAP's 2024 Hill Day, offering a stipend as support for their advocacy efforts.<br /><br />David Smith detailed recent advocacy victories, including the successful appeal for the inclusion of COVID-19 testing codes in Florida's Medicaid fee schedule and highlighted ongoing reimbursement issues. Each speaker conveyed that advocacy is integral to ensuring fair reimbursement and safeguarding the quality of patient care.

Keywords

Advocacy

Pathologists

Florida Society of Pathologists

Legislative Process

Patient Care

Medical Societies

Engagement

Reimbursement

COVID-19 Testing

Legislators

Hill Day