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Arkansas Colorectal Roundtable
Policy InitiativesAction Steps for Advocacy Impact
Nikol Hamilton, MSN, RN10/29/2015
Objectives•Explain the value of policy advocacy at
the state/national constituent levels•Identify the 2015 colorectal cancer
national legislative goals•Showcase leadership for policy mentoring
opportunities•Request partnership via 7 “call to action”
steps for coalition attendees
Legislative Goals – 2015
H.R. 1220/S.624 Funding/Research• Removing barriers to colorectal
cancer screeningSummary – asking Congress to pass
legislation to eliminate Medicare beneficiary coinsurance for CRC screening colonoscopy
Problem – Medicare oversight in lawSolution – Bipartisan bill support to fix
loophole therefore screening colonoscopy with polyp removal does not trigger coinsurance liability
Current Progress: GovTrack.usH.R. 1220 – 186 cosponsors (113Dems,
73 Rep) S.624 – 24 cosponsors (20 Dem, 4 Rep)
NONE FROM ARKANSAS
• Increase funding for the Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP)
• Increase funding for Research with DoD & NIH (including NCI)
• NEW!!! 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) – house passed & need Senate companion bill otherwise dies and never becomes law
$8 billion in funding to NIH/5yrs*Modernize clinical trials + patient
perspective into drug development & regulatory process
Increasing Access •Gold Standard – Colonoscopy
-rural initiatives-innovative mobility-healthcare outreach regionally within AR
•Younger onset research & tracking•CRC Nurse Navigation support –state
program•Non-invasive options for screening
Ex: Cologuard® stool DNA kit for home use; Flu-Fit & Flu-FOBT Programs
Connect to AR leaders Senator Cotton Representative in YOUR District
Be ConsistentSenator Boozman Hill from Home
Pioneering the Policy Platforms
Social Media is your Friend
Advocacy Assets
Action Steps – Make an Impact!
1) Join Arkansas Colorectal Cancer Advocacy Coalition* network hub of communication
2) Participate in the annual Blue Star State Campaign – March Proclamation for CRC
3) Host quarterly Statewide Community Education
4) Attend annual Get Your Rear in Gear Arkansas Wellness Fundraiser
5) Attend Call on Congress in D.C.6) Champion lobby days at the Capital
as a pioneer voice –be visible!7) Engage your political leaders – be
heard!
Politicians are no different than patients. They don’t care what you know, till they know you care.
They need to hear from constituents about issues that are important to them!
Resources•www.flufit.org•www.fightcolorectalcancer.org•www.coloncanceralliance.org•www.coloncancercoalition.org/arkansas•www.calloncongress.org•https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/
114/hr1220•https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/
114/s624
