Be the Voice of Your Patients and Families on Capitol Hill

The 2017 Hospice Action Network Advocacy Intensive is your best opportunity for the hospice community to speak with one voice with the policy makers who craft legislation that impacts the hospice and palliative care community. On July 17, we will prepare you with the skills and information you will need to educate new and returning Members of Congress about the priorities of the hospice community.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the offerings we’re planning: 

State of Play on Capitol Hill
Participate in a discussion with bipartisan panel of lobbying experts on what is going on here in Washington. We’ll walk you through what Congress is working (or not working) on while you’re here, and what’s likely to be on the mind of your Member of Congress or their staff when you meet with them on July 18.

How to Speak “Congress”
Ever wonder what makes the other political party tick? In this session, learn how to tailor your message to effectively communicate to Republicans and Democrats. Whether your Members of Congress are “fiscal conservatives” or “progressive liberal,” you will come away from this session able to speak to their concerns, regardless of political party, to garner support for our asks. 

From Constituent to Influencer – Cultivating Strong, Meaningful Relationships with Elected Officials
Advocacy is not a once-a-year event. If you want to be more than a constituent in a crowd and if you want to have real influence with elected officials, you have to build a culture of advocacy that permeates your entire organization. During this session, faculty will discuss time-tested approaches to building strong, beneficial relationships with elected officials. Hear real-world examples from hospices that have built and sustained relationships with elected officials through site-visits, We Honor Veterans ceremonies, employee and volunteer engagement, social media campaigns, and more.

The Advocacy Intensive is free for NHPCO members. Registration is $350 for non-members.

But it’s not all work. We do let you have a little fun. Questions? Email us!

REGISTER TODAY!