Government and Public Affairs California

Transcript:Government and Public Affairs California:
Government and Public Affairs California End-of-Session Briefing Oct. 9, 2018 California government affairs team Michael Tou Director, Government Relations California Region michael.tou@providence.org Rochelle Silsbee Director, Public Affairs California Region rochelle.silsbee@providence.org Overview of briefing Understand our advocacy work at the state and local level Overview of California legislative session and how key policy issues will impact our family of organizations Understand our priorities and what we can expect Identify opportunities for caregivers to engage in advocacy Why we advocate Our enduring commitment to advocacy Catholic heritage calls us to influence policy and promote a culture of social justice Bringing voice to the poor and vulnerable by focusing the strength of our experts and caregivers to influence public policy at the local, state and federal levels. Advancing the organization’s strategic objectives by aligning proactive and defensive advocacy and public policy goals with strategy and operations. Collaboration with external stakeholder groups and associations to strengthen our voice on policy priorities. Engaging our system and regional leadership teams and subject experts to position PSJH as a national thought leader on health care delivery, reform and innovation. Government and public affairs team Kristen Federici, director, government affairs Lauren Platt, program manager, state advocacy Jessica Adamson, director, government affairs Kristen Downey, program manager, state advocacy Michael Tou, director, government affairs Rochelle Silsbee, director, public affairs Emily Ford, program manager, state advocacy Steve Beck, regional SVP, TX and NM Ali Santore vice president Jamie Luna executive assistant California Oregon Washington Montana Jacquelyn Bombard, director, federal relations Sarabeth Zemel, manager, federal regulatory affairs and engagement Alaska New Mexico Texas Washington, D.C. Regulatory process Work across ministries to determine impact, inform participation and submit public comments. Legislative process Work with executive and clinical leadership to define our priorities carry out advocacy strategy. Implementation and compliance Work with teams and project managers to inform implementation and compliance. Identify new solutions Serve as resource to identify potential policy issues and brainstorm possible solutions. Relationship building Develop relationships with policy makers and identify external stakeholders with shared goals. How we engage in policymaking Our 2018 Advocacy Agenda Advancing innovative, compassionate care for all Advocacy priorities for a better future Ensure affordable coverage for all Enhance patient-centered care Pioneer new paths in health care Answer the call for more mental health care Respond to the needs of our communities Available online at www.psjhealth.org/advocacy 2018 legislative session An overview California session snapshot During the