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MGMA: Advocacy Resources

When members of MGMA voice their concerns to legislators in congress, they are taking one of the most important steps available to individuals and groups to influence the outcome of decisions affecting the medical practice industry. MGMA and its Government Affairs Department are here to support member efforts with helpful tools and suggestions for successful grassroots advocacy.

Members can get ideas, focus and organize their advocacy efforts with MGMA's itinerary of grassroots advocacy actions.

How-To Guides

MGMA provides a number of guides for effective communications with legislators:

• Write a letter to your legislator
• Make a phone call to your legislator
• Meet with your legislator

Increase Your Effectiveness

Understand how and when to influence congressional decision-making:

• Overview of the legislative and budget approval process
  
  
• Improve your current skills, as well as learn new skills, when you include grassroots lobbying training in your next MGMA meeting. The Government Affairs Department has speakers available to introduce your members to grassroots techniques and strategies. This can include demystifying the ins and outs of all forms of communication with legislators, as well as why such communication is vital to group practices.