We believe in creating a strong network of women advocates that will
support AWIR policy priorities at both the state and federal level.
Our advocates are working on the frontline of health care and have firsthand knowledge of the struggles our patients endure. To help provide support for our advocates we have crafted the tools and resources necessary to actively engage legislators and regulators around the country.
Advocacy support is available to help with issues affecting health care providers and patients.
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Dr. Gwenesta Melton
Co-Chair Advocacy | AWIR
Dr. Stephanie Ott
Co-Chair Advocacy | AWIR
Become An Advocate
As physicians, you are part of the community outside of politics that holds real power in changing health care policies that affect patients and practices.
If you serve as an advocate for AWIR, the level in which you participate may vary. Your role could be as simple as signing onto a letter of support issued by AWIR or as in-depth as providing expert testimony at a committee hearing. No matter the level, your participation will help shape health care policy for the future of medicine.
If interested, please fill out the contact form below and AWIR government affairs staff will contact you when support is needed in your state or at the federal level.
Advocacy 101
Understanding the importance of advocacy and the impact it can have on policy decisions is imperative to becoming a successful advocate.
To help guide you through the world of advocacy, AWIR has crafted an ADVOCACY 101 Toolkit: Advocacy for the Busy Working Rheumatologist, which will provide you with advocacy tools to quickly and effectively deliver your message to legislators in your State and at the Federal level.
AWIR State & Federal Policy Priorities
- Accumulator Adjustment Programs
- Prescription Drug Affordability Boards
- PBM Reform – Rebate Pass Through, Delinking & Transparency
- Health Equity
- Gender Pay Gap
- Workforce Shortage
- Medicare Reimbursement
- Step Therapy
- Non-Medical Switching
- Prior Authorization
TAKE ACTION
Take Action Hub Go here to find opportunities to connect with elected officials and make your voice heard on issues that matter most to the community.
Click to View a comprehensive collection of letters and communications that AWIR has submitted to state and federal legislators and regulatory bodies.
Click to Submit a Letter to support AWIR’s advocacy efforts by submitting your own letter to state and federal legislators.
Advocacy Partners
