Advocacy
Advocacy
The Rhode Island Orthopedic Society represents and unifies Rhode Island’s community of orthopedic surgeons working diligently to advance awareness and the support for the practice of orthopedic medicine through our valued relationships with the state legislature.
The Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopoaedic Surgeons, or “The Orthopaedic PAC,” is the only national political action committee in Washington, DC dedicated solely to representing orthopaedic surgeons before Congress.
The Orthopaedic PAC’s main priority is to give surgeons a voice in the ongoing discussions in Washington, DC that affect many of the decisions made in orthopaedic practices here in Rhode Island. These discussions ensure that PAC contributions are effectively disbursed to continue to advocate for the orthopaedic profession.
Why Should I Donate to the PAC?
Over the last year, the membership assisted the advocacy work including:
- Telehealth
- Prior Authorization Reform
- Out of Network Surprise Billing
- Scope of Practice Issues
*Note: You need your AAOS Login
RIMS Advocacy Toolkit
Making Policy through the Regulatory Process
Cheryl LeClair, Rhode Island Department of Health
Navigating the General Assembly: Online Tools
Margie O’Brien and Pete Wood, RI General Assembly
Open Meetings Act
Adam Roach, Special Assistant Attorney General
Navigating the Secretary of State’s Website: Find Your Officials, Open Meeting Resources, Lobbying
Stacy DiCoia, RI Secretary of State’s Office
Introduction to Relevant Boards, Commissions, and Planning Processes
Lauren Nocera, Expedition Consulting
The Rhode Island Medical Society (RIMS) offers the following Rhode Island Advocacy Tool Kit as a resource to its members and the broader health care advocacy community.
Please note that inclusion in this tool kit does not signify endorsement of any organization by RIMS. Users should use their good judgement and discretion when engaging in advocacy.
These resources have been compiled by Expedition Consulting, LLC. If a resource is out of date, or you are aware of a resource that is missing, please contact projectlead@expedition-consulting.com.
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