State advocacy resources
Participating in advocacy activities can seem a bit confusing, especially if surgeons have never done so. Questions arise as to how to do it, what to say, and where further information may be obtained on numerous state legislative and regulatory issues of interest. To learn about the many facets of grassroots advocacy, and to utilize the plethora of web-based information on state-related issues, check out the following.
Surgeons as Advocates: A SurgeonsVoice Handbook for Advocacy
A Guide to In-District Meetings
Tracking Legislation
State Legislation Tracked by the College
State Grassroots Advocacy on SurgeonsVoice
