Physician Advocacy is Critical for Our Patients
Today’s health care landscape is evolving rapidly, diverging from years past and presenting new realities for patients and physicians alike.
Policymakers at the state and federal levels have been quick to call for and implement changes that directly impact physicians and how we deliver care in communities across Kentucky and throughout the United States.
In the wake of these changes and with more to come, physicians have a responsibility to advocate for their patients—not just within the walls of our offices or even on the phone during our regular battles with insurance carriers, but also in the public policy arena. These days, advocacy comes in many forms. From submitting letters and opinion pieces to your local newspaper, to testifying at the State Capitol and tweeting at legislators, there are many ways physicians can have a voice in the debates and discussions impacting patient care.