Advocacy and Congress (State vs Federal)

Join us for Part 4 of 4 in our Healthcare Advocacy Series discussing the legislative process at the state and federal levels, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively advocate for their healthcare causes. Participants will explore the structure and functions of state and federal legislatures, understand the advocacy process at each level, and learn how to effectively engage with legislators and their staff.

Learning Objectives

• Illustrate State and federal structure, functions, and key players in legislature.
• Define the differences between state and federal processes for bill introduction, committee hearings, floor debate, and voting.
• Illustrate how to engage with legislators, their staff with effective communication techniques.
• Identify advocacy tools and resources including testimony, lobbying, and grassroots organizing.

Speaker

Marjorie Rosen, MBA-MDR, RHIA, AHIMA
Vice-Chair, Chapter Advocacy Task Force
Approved RCM Trainer
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Marjorie Rosen is an international speaker for the Health Information industry. She has received several awards for her innovations, growth, and process improvement implementations. She consults with universities and other facilities in their process and designs efficiency models for engagement and retention. She is the Chief Learning Officer for Ed- Rez, the Chapter Advocacy Task Force Vice Chair, the VP of Education & Advocacy for AZ HIMSS, the Dean/Program Director for Bryan University over the Healthcare Programs, and the Advocacy Director for the AZ AHIMA Component Association. Marjorie also serves on the Professional Ethics Committee for AHIMA. She is the 2017 recipient of Bryan University’s “Distinguished Faculty Award” and is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education in Learning and Leadership with an emphasis in Healthcare Leadership.