The GRMC Auxiliary invites the public to participate
in the annual Iowa Hospital Association’s Legislative Day, scheduled for
Wednesday, Feb. 25. Legislative Day allows area residents to be healthcare
advocates about the government’s role in healthcare policy and funding.
This year’s Legislative Day will begin with lunch and
program at the Veterans Memorial Convention Center Ballroom in Des Moines. The
GRMC Auxiliary has reserved a motorcoach to transport area residents to Des
Moines. The coach will leave Grinnell at 10 a.m. Greg Boattenhamer, IHA
government relations senior vice president, will discuss the 2015 legislative
agenda.
Another highlight of the day is meeting with
legislators representing the Poweshiek County area. Plans are in the works to
meet with State Senator Tim Kapucian and State Representative Dave Maxwell.
To sign up for this free event, please call the GRMC
volunteer office at 641-236-2588, or email at kolson@grmc.us, by Monday,
February 9.
Legislative Day is the largest annual gathering of
healthcare advocates during the year, with more than 1,000 in attendance. The
event, sponsored by Iowa Hospital Association, is free to all hospital
supporters across the state. The purpose of Legislative Day is to give hospital
advocates the tools and skills needed to directly address issues facing Iowa
hospitals, healthcare providers, and citizens with their legislators at the
Iowa Statehouse. Grinnell Regional Medical Center has been a leader in this
program with an average of 30 participants attending in recent years.
IHA provides legislative papers explaining current
healthcare topics. Issues under consideration include behavioral health, Medicare
payment, telehealth, and other quality mandates.
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