Legislator Advocacy

• As a constituent, your legislator will likely welcome knowing how you came to the community, where you work, and any special focus areas of family medicine that interest you;

• Be respectful of a legislator's opinion, but remember that you are the expert on your field of practice so do not be afraid to share your education and experience; and

• Reach out to the Academy before visiting with your legislator, whether it is just to ease anxiety or brush up on the top issues.

Advocacy at the Illinois state capitol for the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians requires vigilant tracking of legislation and regulatory activity on a variety of policy areas; below are some but not all of those topics.

Whether it is of particular professional interest or you are helping the Academy advocate on a priority issue, click on any topic below to learn more about how the topic may be discussed with your legislator or just to learn more on the association's advocacy:

• Scope of Practice

• Telehealth Services

• Medicare & Medicaid

• Preventive Care & Medical Screenings

• Controlled Substances & Opioids

• Tobacco & Related Products

• Immunizations & Vaccines

• Workforce Development

• Healthcare Equity

• Mental Health