All too often, citizens believe they cannot influence the political and policymaking process. Fortunately, that perception is NOT ACCURATE, as lawmakers are eager to hear input from their constituents. In fact, they have a duty to listen to and address the concerns of their constituents, including those working in the hospice and palliative care industry.

One of the most important steps WiHPCA members can take to protect our industry from harmful policies and position us for beneficial legislation in the future is to develop a relationship with their state legislators.

Please contact your state lawmakers TODAY, introduce yourself and educate them on the importance of the hospice and palliative care industry in Wisconsin.

BACKGROUND:

Hospice and palliative care professional across Wisconsin provide quality care for patients facing a terminal or life-limiting illness. WiHPCA members play a pivotal role in the lives of these patients and their families, and the services they provide are an essential component to the state’s health care infrastructure.

However, in many cases policymakers inadvertently overlook the importance of hospice and palliative care and the positive impact it has on many on their constituents. With that in mind, it is increasingly important for WiHPCA members to remind their state lawmakers about the need to address the regulatory challenges facing the industry and to encourage their support for innovative, effective approaches to enhance hospice and palliative care in Wisconsin. 

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP:

E-mail your state legislators today and educate them on the important role hospice and palliative care plays in the Wisconsin Health Care system. Please feel free to use WiHPCA’s sample e-mail when contacting your lawmakers. All you need to do is cut-and-paste it into an e-mail. Also, please attach the WiHPCA 101 document linked below to your e-mail to legislators.

If you don’t know who your state legislators are, or do not have their contact information, simply CLICK HERE and type your home address in the upper right corner text box. Remember to contact both your state senator and state representative.

If you have any questions on this WiHPCA Advocacy Action Alert request or would like additional information, please contact WiHPCA at erik@hovenconsulting.com or tim@hovenconsulting.com.

ACTION ALERT RESOURCES:

·     Sample e-mail to legislators

·     WiHPCA 101 document