BASIC GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
Legislative Process
The Administrative Process

Case Study #1: Health Care Staff Shortages – Workforce Development Programs

DEVELOPING THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FUNCTION

Staffing for the Government Relations Department 
Working With Other Lobbyists
Legal and Ethical Rules Governing Lobbyist Activity
Evaluating Lobbying Efforts
Empowering the Board and Employees for Advocacy
Board Activity
Getting Employees Involved

Case Study #2: Safe Place Legislation – Abandonment of Newborns

ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITY

Developing Relationships with Legislators and Staff
Meeting With Legislators
Using Other Means of Communication
Using the Hospital as a Lobbying Tool – Conducting Site Visits and Annual Legislative Events
Site Visit
Annual Legislative Briefing
Preparing Position Papers
Working with Legislative Committees
Testifying Before a Committee  
Proposing Legislation
Drafting Legislation
Earmarking As a Strategy
Special Information for 501(c)(3) Organizations

Case Study #3: Trauma Services – Licensure And Reimbursement

ENGAGING IN GRASSROOTS ACTIVITY

Working with Trade and Professional Associations
Working with Community Organization
Working with Advocacy Groups
Forming Coalitions
Working with the Media

Case Study #4: The Hospital As A Citizen

ENGAGING IN POLITICAL ACTIVITY

Campaign Contributions

TRACKING THE TOPICS

LEARNING THE LANGUAGE

Index