/ en Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:20:05 -0500 Thu, 11 Jul 19 11:18:02 -0500 /advocacy/engaged/communicating <p> </p> <p>While a legislator may be an expert on one or two issues, it is impossible for every lawmaker to master every issue likely to come before Congress. Elected officials rely on staff, outside expertise and constituent input to effectively represent the people of their district or state.</p> <p>An ongoing dialogue with your elected officials is the best way to ensure they understand how their decisions will impact their constituents back home. No one can better explain the complexities of health care delivery and the impact policy changes would have on your organization’s ability to continue delivering care than people like you on the front line.</p> <p>It is important to build a relationship with your legislators not just contact them when legislation is pending.</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2019 11:18:02 -0500 Letter/Comment