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ForwardPublic Health and Advocacy Training
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Description
This webinar will empower physicians to become effective advocates for their patients, their profession, and the broader healthcare system. Learn how the legislative process works, the role of a lobbyist, and how to confidently tell your story to policymakers. You'll leave with practical tools, including how to craft a compelling elevator speech and tips for meeting with legislators.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the legislative process and the role of physician advocates.
- Create a clear, impactful elevator speech for advocacy outreach.
- Prepare for effective communication using personal stories.
Speaker
SETH BROWN, JD
Mr Brown is a relationship-oriented, disciplined, and strategic-minded attorney and government relations professional who specializes in health care law. Brown serves as Director of Government Relations, leading IMS’s advocacy efforts in the Capitol. In his role, he educates on and represents the interests of Iowa physicians to state and federal lawmakers, regulators, and other stakeholders in the healthcare, legal, and health insurance spaces. Brown also oversees fundraising efforts for the Iowa Medical Political Action Committee (IMPAC).
Brown previously served as the Director of Public Affairs for the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) where he led IPA’s advocacy efforts and focused on regulatory and insurance reform impacting pharmacist practice. During his time with IPA, he was sworn into the Iowa Bar. He still maintains his Iowa law license.
Brown graduated from Drake University Law School, where he specialized in the Legislative Practice program. As part of the program, he worked one session in the Iowa House of Representatives under Representative Bobby Kaufmann [HD 82] and one session in the lobby with Mr. Michael Triplett.
Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
(DMU) and the Iowa Medical Society. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Disclosures
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Seth Brown, JD - Speaker
- Ryan Roberts - Planning Committee Member
- Kristina Seier, LMSW - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.00 AOA Category 2A
- 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)