Advocacy Module-Sethi et al - CORR 2013 - The Evolution of Advocacy and Orthopaedic Surgery

Sethi et al - CORR 2013 - The Evolution of Advocacy and Orthopaedic Surgery

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This article discusses the importance of advocacy among orthopaedic surgeons in the American healthcare system. It explores the history and evolution of physician advocacy and highlights the various avenues through which orthopaedic surgeons can become involved in advocacy efforts. The article emphasizes the critical need for hospital-physician alignment in order to effectively advocate for improved healthcare access, quality, and delivery. The increasing role of government in American healthcare requires a renewed commitment to advocacy efforts from orthopaedic surgeons. Failure to recognize the growing role of advocacy limits the impact that physicians can have on healthcare policy decisions. The article also offers guidelines for building relationships with lawmakers and becoming involved in advocacy organizations at the national and state levels. Advocacy is described as a marathon rather than a sprint, and the importance of developing relationships with legislators over time is emphasized. The article concludes that effective advocacy is necessary to improve patient care and the overall healthcare system.

Keywords

advocacy

orthopaedic surgeons

American healthcare system

physician advocacy

hospital-physician alignment

healthcare access

healthcare quality

healthcare delivery

government role in healthcare

legislators