Navigating the Policy Maze

Panel Moderator: Bryan Becker MD, MMM, FACP, CPE, FAAPL

Health policy is shifting faster than most physician leaders can track — from payment reform and prior authorization to scope-of-practice battles and workforce regulation. This session cuts through the noise. Join policy and advocacy experts for a candid, panel-style conversation on the forces reshaping how physicians practice, lead, and advocate. Drawing on their experience in health policy research and national association advocacy, our panelists will unpack the legislative and regulatory issues most likely to affect your organization in the year ahead — and share practical strategies for staying ahead of the curve rather than reacting to it. Whether you're new to policy engagement or a seasoned advocate, you'll leave with a clearer map of the policy landscape and concrete next steps for engaging effectively with your patients, your institution, and your legislators.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the top legislative and regulatory issues currently shaping physician practice and healthcare delivery.

• Describe how policy decisions made at the federal and state level translate into day-to-day operational and clinical realities.

• Analyze strategies physician leaders can use to engage effectively with policymakers, regulators, and professional associations.

• Apply practical advocacy tactics to influence policy outcomes within their own organizations and communities.

• Evaluate emerging policy trends to anticipate — rather than simply react to — changes affecting their practice.