Health Policy Advocacy

Health Policy Advocacy 

Kyle Fischer, Chair

 

Goal: The Advocacy Section of the Health Policy group strives to advocate for evidence-informed policies that improve the health of all Marylanders. The group advocates for policies on the local, state and federal level.

 

Programs: 

The Advocacy Section promotes policies both independently and through a variety of partnerships, including ACEP, AAEM and the state chapters of both. Additionally, we work with any and all resident or student groups interested in engaging in the policy process.

 

Ongoing Events:

• Maryland General Assembly Watch
  • The group provides bill tracking while the legislature is in session. This serves as a starting point for members to identify issues that are important to them, contact their representatives and travel to Annapolis to make their voices heard!
• ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference
• AAEM Health Policy Symposium and Advocacy Day
• Opportunities for regular engagement
  • Many members of the group hold leadership roles in MD ACEP and other organizations and serve on committees such as the state’s Health Policy committee.
  • Members of the group partner with the Resident Social Medicine Interest Group, which provides regular opportunities to promote health in the community.
  • Dr. Fischer is the faculty advisor for the medical student Citizen Physicians group, which regularly appreciates faculty engagement for advocacy training, education and outreach.