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CME credit available
Attendees can earn up to 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™! See the full CME statement below.Contact
Chris McGownechris_mcgowne@cms.org
Colorado Medical Society
(720) 858-6326
Susan Koontz
susan_koontz@cms.org
Colorado Medical Society
(720) 858-6326
Regional Campaign
and Grassroots Seminar
Time is running out for you to register for a free grassroots advocacy seminar sponsored by the American Medical Association PAC, the Colorado Medical Society PAC and the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians Political Committee.
Make plans today to join us to learn about the top issues and how to increase your political effectiveness.
Attendees can earn up to 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Objectives
Upon conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain why physician grassroots advocacy and participation in the political and policy making processes are important for physicians and their patients;
- Differentiate from public relations and lobbying;
- Develop different kinds of advocacy "Asks";
- Develop specific techniques for delivering an "Ask", and in various settings, e.g. townhall meeting, site visits, social media, etc.;
- Describe specific political/campaign activities that will increase advocacy communication effectiveness with elected officials.
SPEAKERS
Stephanie Vance, also known as the “Advocacy Guru,” is the author of five books including Citizens in Action: A Guide to Influencing Government and the recently released "The Influence Game." She’s a 25-year veteran of the Washington, D.C. political scene and has held positions as a lobbyist, grassroots consultant and Congressional aide.
Stephanie’s experiences as a legislative director and Chief of Staff on Capitol Hill led her to found Advocacy Associates, a firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations be both heard and agreed with in the legislative environment. To achieve that goal she provides in-person and online trainings for thousands of advocates around the world.
The first 100 registrants will receive a copy of "The Influence Game."
Plus,
John Bender, MD |
Vidya Kora, MD |
Jeremy Lazarus, |
Susan Koontz, JD |
Jeff |
Terri Folk |
Sen. Irene Aguilar, |
Jim Wilson |
AGENDA
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | Welcome John Bender, MD, CMS President, and Vidya Kora, MD, AMPAC Board of Directors |
| 9:10 a.m. | Issue briefing Jeremy Lazarus, MD, AMA Past President |
| 9:30 a.m. | Increasing Effectiveness of Physician Advocacy Stephanie Vance, Advocacy Advocates |
| 11:30 a.m. | CMS/AMA/CAFP grassroots physician resources CMS staff; Jeff Thormodsgaard, CAFP; and Terri Folk, AMA |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch The Honorable Irene Aguilar, MD |
| 1 p.m. | Improving Your Political Effectiveness Jim Wilson, AMA |
| 3 p.m. | Wrap up |
Note: Agenda is subject to change.
Click here to download a PDF version of the agenda.
Continuing Medical Education Credit
The Colorado Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Colorado Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of five (5) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
The content of this activity does not relate to any product of a commercial interest as defined by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education; therefore, neither the planners nor the faculty have any financial conflicts of interest for CME purposes.
To obtain CME credit, participants must complete a survey monkey evaluation that will be sent to your e-mail address provided at registration. Your CME will be emailed approximately two weeks after completing the evaluation.
If you have questions about CME, contact Joanne at joanne_wojak@cms.org or call (720) 858-6309.
If you have any other questions, contact Susan at susan_koontz@cms.org or call (720) 858-6327.
DONATE
This event is free for attendees, but we encourage you to consider donating to AMPAC, COMPAC or the CAFP Small Donor Committee.