06/06/2024

Making Advocacy Actionable & Accessible

How to overcome advocacy challenges

Imagine the anxiety and uncertainty of a sudden trip to the emergency department—a universal experience that touches nearly every individual at some point, whether personally or through someone they know. It’s an unfortunate scenario that underscores the critical importance of accessible, quality emergency care and the complex ecosystem that supports it. In the intricate world of healthcare, where policy and practice intersect, advocacy emerges as a beacon of change.

At the helm of navigating and advocating for improvements within this complicated ecosystem is Cathey Wise, CAE, executive director of the Emergency Department Practice Management Association. Her journey and leadership illuminate the power of advocacy in shaping policies that directly impact the emergency care upon which millions depend.

EDPMA: Advocating for the Business of Emergency Medicine

EDPMA is the nation’s only professional trade association focused on the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care in the emergency department. EDPMA’s membership includes emergency medicine physician groups of all sizes and ownership models, as well as billing, coding and other professional support organizations that assist healthcare providers in our nation’s emergency departments.

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