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Policy, Politics, and Grassroot Efforts

Policy, Politics, and Grassroot Efforts. Jennifer Moore Doctoral Student, University of Michigan Health Administration and Health Policy. The Policy Process. Bill is Introduced Referred to a Committee Referred to a Subcommittee Hearings are held Reported by the Full Committee

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Policy, Politics, and Grassroot Efforts

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  1. Policy, Politics, and Grassroot Efforts Jennifer Moore Doctoral Student, University of Michigan Health Administration and Health Policy

  2. The Policy Process • Bill is Introduced • Referred to a Committee • Referred to a Subcommittee • Hearings are held • Reported by the Full Committee • Rules Committee Action • Floor Action • Debate, Vote on Passage • Process begins in the other chamber or concurrently. • Conference Action • Governor’s Signature or Veto

  3. FEDERAL HR (House of Representatives) S. (Senate) Monetary Contributions Congressional Delegation U.S. legislator The “Hill” STATE HB (House Bill) SB (Senate Bill) Term Limits Monetary Contributions State Legislator Less staff Simply the Capitol Federal vs. State Legislation

  4. REPUBLICAN Market Driven Community should provide assistance not the government. Healthcare is a privilege not a right. Big Issues: Tax cuts, business protections, military and defense spending, education. DEMOCRAT Expand role of government Government has a moral obligation to provide to the community. Healthcare is a right…Education is a right, not a privilege. Big Issues: Healthcare, labor, education. Political Ideologies

  5. Political Frameworks Beaufort Longest John Kingdon

  6. Politics • Power • Money • Influence • Voting ability • Give and Take

  7. Is it Policy or is it Politics? • Policy • The Policy Process • Policy Frameworks • Actual Legislative Bills and Amendments • Politics • Lobbying • Power and Money • Also referred to as “The Game”

  8. Think about it… What are you passionate about? Have you ever wanted to change this issue? How can you advance your issue?

  9. Influencing the Policy Process • Register to Vote (MINIMAL) • Vote in an Election • Write a Legislator • Participate in an MNA Action Alert • Attend a Political Fundraiser • Testify before a Committee • Run for a Political Office (MAXIMUM)

  10. Can Ireally influence policy? • It is all about YOU! • YOU are the nursing expert. • YOU are the healthcare expert. • YOU are a nurse. • YOU are a healthcare provider. • YOU are a leader. • YOU are a constituent. • YOU are a voter.

  11. Become an RN activist • Request to be placed on your legislator’s mailing or email list. • Attend district meetings. • Attend fundraisers. • Volunteer for your legislator’s campaign. • Write and meet with your legislator. • Develop a Grassroots Effort.

  12. H.R. 4591 A bill to amend the Public Health Code to require a physician to be physically in the room while the CRNA practices within his or her scope of practice. What do you think about this? How can you influence the passage or death of this bill?

  13. Building a Grassroot Effort: The Basics

  14. Objectives of Grassroot Efforts • To bring together nurses and healthcare stakeholders to alter or maintain a healthcare issue. • To develop and maintain relationships with legislators and community leaders. • To serve as experts in the policy process and to prevent those who are not experts from talking for us.

  15. Importance of Efforts • Brings visibility to nursing and healthcare issues. • Creates a united and strong voice. • Provides opportunities to develop professionally. • Allows nurses to speak for and about nurses. • If you won’t do it, who will? Necessity for nurses to be vocal and active.

  16. Break-Out Session Take an issue that is important to you and create a plan.

  17. STEP ONE • Identify the problem. • Is legislation necessary? • Possible solutions.

  18. STEP TWO • Who are the supporters? Reasons. • Who are the opponents? Reasons. • What is the supporters’ and opponents’ level of power and influence?

  19. STEP THREE • Who are the stakeholders? • Is there a relationship between the supporters and the opponents? • What are the connections of each member of the coalition? • How can these connections be ofvalue?

  20. STEP FOUR • Who will you include in the coalition? • What is the role of each person in the coalition? • How will you capitalize on power, influence, and resources available to you?

  21. STEP FIVE • What is the goal? • What is the plan of action to achieve the goal? • What is the timeframe? • Who is responsible for each activity? • How will you coordinate your efforts with other groups?

  22. ThinkGLOBALAct LOCAL

  23. Jennifer Moore Moore_JenniferE@yahoo.com 517-768-0421

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