Access Management Journal - March 2009 - (Page 19) Advocacy Update NAHAM Focus on Healthcare Reform in the New Administration By Chris Krueger NAHAM is taking action on new policies in 2009. Many NAHAM members participated in the Issue Prioritization Survey for 2009. Our government relations staff will use this data to establish issue focus and ensure NAHAM advocacy presence in Washington best meets members’ needs and concerns. Plans for the Near Future The NAHAM Government Relations Committee and leadership have the ability to bring increased focus to these key issues. NAHAM will leverage the changing political landscape to become involved in policy activities by influencing legislation and regulation. NAHAM will be the vehicle through which access managers affect policies and improve overall healthcare in America, primarily concentrating on patient access to care. Stay tuned to www.naham.org, for detailed Issue Prioritization Survey results soon, and a NAHAM Advocacy action plan that establishes NAHAM’s core issues at the forefront of policy development. NAHAM will continue to keep the membership updated on these issues and all other health carefocused legislation relevant to your day-to-day work. As always, please feel free to contact our government relations staff at (202) 367-1175 with questions or comments. l Chris Krueger is NAHAM’s Government Relations Manager, based in Washington, DC. Exciting, New Legislation The upcoming legislative environment will bring much attention, action, and movement related to NAHAM’s core issues. As the new Congress and administration set course for this year, a critical area of focus will be a major healthcare reform package including health information technology (HIT) issues and possible Medicare reforms. NAHAM has the opportunity to engage in this debate, discussing the issues of privacy, proper identification of patients and providers, and maintaining secure, accurate, dependable health records. 19 Volume 33, Number 1 http://www.naham.org
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