Arkansas colorectal roundtable policy session 1
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This document outlines policy initiatives and advocacy steps to impact colorectal cancer screening. It identifies 2015 national legislative goals like increasing funding for research and removing barriers to screening. It requests that attendees support these goals through 7 call to action steps like joining the state's advocacy coalition, participating in annual awareness campaigns, and engaging political leaders. The goals are increasing access to screening, especially colonoscopy, supporting younger onset research, and expanding non-invasive screening options. Resources and contact information are provided.
Arkansas colorectal roundtable policy session 1
- 1. Arkansas Colorectal Roundtable Policy Initiatives Action Steps for Advocacy Impact Nikol Hamilton, MSN, RN 10/29/2015
- 2. 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
- 3. Why get involved in Policy? • Leaders in policy influence – YOU! Video
- 4. Legislative Goals – 2015 H.R. 1220/S.624 Funding/Research • Removing barriers to colorectal cancer screening Summary – asking Congress to pass legislation to eliminate Medicare beneficiary coinsurance for CRC screening colonoscopy Problem – Medicare oversight in law Solution – Bipartisan bill support to fix loophole therefore screening colonoscopy with polyp removal does not trigger coinsurance liability Current Progress: GovTrack.us H.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
- 5. 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
- 6. Connect to AR leaders Senator Cotton Representative in YOUR District
- 7. Be Consistent Senator Boozman Hill from Home
- 8. Pioneering the Policy Platforms Social Media is your Friend
- 10. 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!
- 11. Resources • www.flufit.org • www.fightcolorectalcancer.org • www.coloncanceralliance.org • www.coloncancercoalition.org/arkansas • www.calloncongress.org • https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/114/hr1 220 • https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/114/s6 24
- 12. Contact Me! Nikol Hamilton, MSN, RN arcrcadvocates@gmail.com 501.291.3152 Find ACAC on Facebook EDUCATE – EQUIP -EMPOWER