The Physician Advocate: Advancing Policies that Support Health Equity

As physicians and health care providers, you are in an unique position where you can see firsthand the impacts that policies have on vulnerable populations and communities. This is what makes you the perfect advocate for health care policy and legislative reform. This pamphlet gives a variety of ways that you can collect data in your neighborhoods that will help you provide proof in order to advance any healthcare policies that you may push. It also gives pointers on how to make your voice heard, such as forming a coalition, and gives advice on how to connect and communicate effectively with elected officials.