CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-CHEST Policy & Advocacy Forum

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The speaker starts the meeting on time and introduces themselves as Mike Nelson, the chair of the Policy and Advocacy Committee. They then proceed to give a brief update from the committee, with each member discussing their areas of interest and expertise in the field of health policy and advocacy. Mike Nelson talks about his experience with coding and billing, and emphasizes the importance of finding an area of interest or expertise and taking action. Dr. Katie Sarmiento discusses her involvement in a VA field advisory board for sleep medicine and the challenges in implementing programs at a national level. Evan Stepp discusses his advocacy work in combating vaping and nicotine addiction, and highlights the importance of getting younger people engaged in advocacy. Dr. John Stoddard talks about his mentorship from Dr. Doug Gracie and his involvement in tobacco advocacy and coding and billing committees. Dr. Peter Gay mentions the need for diversity in advocacy and the importance of mentoring young people. Dr. Cassie Kennedy discusses the committee's focus on pulmonary rehab and addressing disparities in access to care. Evan Stepp provides an update on the committee's work on tobacco and vaping, including research statements and responses to requests for information. The speakers also touch on topics such as oxygen policy and the importance of advocating for health equity. The audience is encouraged to get involved and share their areas of interest with the committee. The meeting concludes with a discussion about dealing with criticism and the importance of standing up for what is right. The speaker emphasizes the need for finding support from organizations like CHEST and recommends joining forces with other advocacy groups. The meeting ends with the committee expressing their commitment to work towards a healthier future and encouraging audience members to get involved in advocacy.

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Category DEI & Justice in Medicine

Session ID 2805

Speaker Neil Freedman

Speaker Cassie Kennedy

Speaker Frank Leone

Speaker Michael Nelson

Speaker Kathleen Sarmiento

Speaker John Studdard

Track Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice in Medicine

Keywords

meeting

Mike Nelson

Policy and Advocacy Committee

health policy

advocacy

coding and billing

areas of interest

Evan Stepp

vaping

Dr. Cassie Kennedy