Pennsylvania ACP Advocacy podcast curriculum

A series of introductory podcasts to educate medical professionals at all levels of training how to effectively advocate on behalf of their patients and profession.

Pennsylvania Legislative Update April 2020 04/15/2020

Pennsylvania Legislative Update April 2020 An interview between Governor Dr Larry Ward and John Nikoloff, representative for the Chapter in Harrisburg. They discuss the many efforts on behalf of patients and internists taking place nationally and in Harrisburg during the COVID-19 pandemic. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/13999352

Advocacy 102C Examples from real people 01/24/2020

Advocacy 102C Examples from real people A discussion with Dr. Amy Davis, Independent Physician, Practice Owner at Palliative Medicine & Supportive Care. She discusses how she became active in advocacy efforts and gives advice for others in how they might as well. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/12701267

Advocacy 402 - How Your Chapter Conducts Advocacy 01/11/2020

Advocacy 402 - How Your Chapter Conducts Advocacy Learn how your local ACP chapter conducts Advocacy and how you can get more involved on behalf of Internal Medicine and your patients. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/12701228

Advocacy 203 - Interview with Legislative Staff - Part 2 08/16/2019

Advocacy 203 - Interview with Legislative Staff - Part 2 John Nikoloff, lobbyist for the PA-ACP Chapter, interviews Jerry J (JJ) Livingston, Chief of Staff for Democratic Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola (PA-18). In the second part of a two part interview, they discuss how legislative staff are best approached by constituents and the most effective approaches to advocacy. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/10895061

Advocacy 203 - Interview with Legislative staff - Part 1 07/25/2019

Advocacy 203 - Interview with Legislative staff - Part 1 John Nikoloff, lobbyist for the PA-ACP Chapter, interviews Jerry J (JJ) Livingston, Chief of Staff for Democratic Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola (PA-18). In the first part of a two part interview, they discuss how legislative staff are best approached by constituents and the most effective approaches to advocacy. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/10659695

ACP Harrisburg Legislative Update - June 2019 06/14/2019

ACP Harrisburg Legislative Update - June 2019 John Nikoloff, of ERG partners, and the lobbyist for the Pennsylvania Chapter of the ACP, describes the key legislation of interest currently being considered by the Pennsylvania legislature in Harrisburg. Issues discussed include, among others, malpractice venue changes, Independent CRNP practice, a new state-sponsored Obamacare exchange and legislation to streamline prior authorizations. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/10149721

Advocacy 305 - Giving Testimony Part II 05/29/2019

Advocacy 305 - Giving Testimony Part II For Physician Advocates, preparing and presenting testimony to legislative committees is one of the most impactful strategies used to communicate information and influence policy-makers. In part 2 of this episode of the PA-ACP's Advocacy education series, Dr. Cheryl Bettigole discusses how testimony happens, as well as the common 'Dos and Donts" of the experience. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/9711791

Advocacy 305 - Giving Testimony Part I 05/17/2019

Advocacy 305 - Giving Testimony Part I For Physician Advocates, preparing and presenting testimony to legislative committees is one of the most impactful strategies used to communicate information and influence policy-makers. In part 1 of this episode of the PA-ACP's Advocacy education series, Dr. Cheryl Bettigole discusses why someone would give testimony and how to prepare for the experience. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/9711923

Advocacy 401 - Introduction to ACP Leadership Day 05/08/2019

Advocacy 401 - Introduction to ACP Leadership Day Leadership Day is the ACP’s annual two-day advocacy event in Washington, DC that enables members from across the country to bring our key issues of concern to U.S. lawmakers. In this episode, we hear from Robert Doherty, who is Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy for the American College of Physicians (ACP) with 40 years of health policy experience. He gives terrific advice on what Leadership Day is and advice for how to best navigate it and meet with legislators and their staf /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/9705548

Advocacy 102B - More Examples from real people of how to get started in Advocacy 04/05/2019

Advocacy 102B - More Examples from real people of how to get started in Advocacy Join us for another discussion about how to get started in Advocacy work. We interviewed Cheryl Bettigole, MD, and focused on how she gave her initial testimony in Harrisburg, PA. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/9287669

Advocacy 303 - Use of Media and Social Media 03/16/2019

Advocacy 303 - Use of Media and Social Media What is the best way to use media as a part of your advocacy efforts? With a highlight on social media, such as facebook and twitter, we interview John Nikoloff, President of ERG Partners and lobbyist for the ACP's Pennsylvania Chapter and hear his advice how how to best weave these platforms into your efforts. If you have experience, or are just starting out with these modalities, it is a great view into how legislators are best impacted by social media. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/8934053

Advocacy 103 - What is a lobbyist and what do they do? 03/08/2019

Advocacy 103 - What is a lobbyist and what do they do? What is a lobbyist? What do they do on behalf of patients and internists? Why do we need them? How can you work with them to help with your advocacy efforts? /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/8933846

Advocacy 302 - Writing an Op Ed 01/14/2019

Advocacy 302 - Writing an Op Ed So you have an opinion and want to tell others about it. Write an op-ed piece and submit it for publication! This episode will give you some ideas on how to get started and pitfalls to avoid in the process. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/8249396

Advocacy 201 - Meeting with a Legislator 01/14/2019

Advocacy 201 - Meeting with a Legislator If you are planning to meet with a legislator, or their staff, this episode will brief you on some of the do's and dont's before, during and after your meeting. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/8249348

Advocacy 102 - Examples from real people 12/13/2018

Advocacy 102 - Examples from real people An interview with Dr. Rhea Powell and Dr. Marina DiBartolo about their personal paths to becoming more involved in medical advocacy. /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/7906364

Advocacy 101 12/13/2018

Advocacy 101 An introduction to medical advocacy by John Nikoloff at ERG Partners. He expertly explains the difference between Advocating vs. “lobbying,”; what’s at stake at the state level; examples of issues; how do I get involved? /episode/index/show/paacpadvocacy/id/7906187

Pennsylvania ACP Advocacy podcast curriculum

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