Hot Topics in State Advocacy

State Advocacy Support from Outside Expert  Kim Ross/Kimble Public Affairs: healthcare state advocacy consultant; former lobbyist with Texas Medical Association  Primary client base: Physicians (state medical societies, state specialty physician societies)  Speaking during Monday lunch at Legislative Conference  Contract overview: coalition/grassroots development; policy and political analysis; advocacy surveys and focus groups

2016 State Advocacy Outlook: New Issues, Projects  “Provider Tax” on hospitals  Certificate of Need reform  Tort Reform: Expert witness – we are looking for supporters  Tort Reform: Patients for Fair Compensation: Ill-advised proposal to replace current malpractice claim system with workers compensation model. Grave concern for state medical societies.

2016 Population Health in the States: Menu of Options for Chapters, Volunteers Draft, promote resolutions in support of 25X25 for adoption by state medical societies (modeled after Dr. Mansour's success in MS); Appointment of chapter leaders to state health department’s cardiovascular advisory panels New issues: physical and wellness education; energy drinks

Stay Tuned: More requests to BOG for input on state policy positions in Oct, Nov Expert Witness Population Health Team-Based Care Pharmaceutical: Pricing, coverage, prior-authorization