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:
Scope of Practice & Workforce Development
Vaccines, Screenings & Preventive Care
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.