Session Objectives: This session will discuss:
1. How do politics affect your practice of medicine -- national and local examples.
2. Who is looking out for you and how -- AOA advocacy overview, MOA advocacy role.
3. How can you get involved? -- Overview of grassroots/ AOA advocacy network, MOA legislative committee and other opportunities 4. General Advocacy tips -- how to talk to legislators, maintaining these relationships, how to prepare testimony and statements
This session is accredited for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits. Credits commensurate with participation in the session will be awarded.
MOA Grievance Policy: All grievances should be initially directed in writing to the MOA Executive Director by email to info@mainedo.org who will share them with the MOA's Program Committee. Grievances will receive a response within 30 days of receipt. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may notify the Council on Continuing Medical Education, AOA, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.