1. State Advocacy Coordinator Program
Purpose
The purpose of the State Advocacy Coordinator program is to develop a national grassroots
network of AMCP members who monitor state legislation and regulations, and advocate on
behalf of AMCP at the state level as necessary. The S.A.C. would also encourage AMCP
members in their state to respond to AMCP Action Alerts and contact their elected officials
on issues that impact the profession.
Goal
AMCP would like to have one State Advocacy Coordinator in each state. In large states, it
would be acceptable to have two S.A.C.s. Volunteering to be the S.A.C. does not require an
application process; however, staff will work closely with the potential volunteer and
collaboratively decide if the position is a good fit both for them and AMCP.
Who
S.A.C. volunteers should be informed professionals who are interested in the future of
managed care. AMCP will train these volunteers on the specifics of public policy issues and
how to understand their state political system. They do not need to be political experts.
We will provide the information and resources necessary to help them be effective in their
state.
S.A.C. Training
State Advocacy Coordinators will be trained by AMCP government relations staff in all
areas of responsibility. S.A.C.s will receive a guidebook providing the information and
guidance they will need to fulfill the role. Staff is available at anytime for individual
questions as issues arise in their state. In addition, S.A.C.s can expect multiple training
programs per year explaining the AMCP position on specific public policy issues, as well as
how to use the online Advocacy Center, how to monitor legislation, and how to understand
the state political system. These programs will be offered via telephone, at in-person
trainings at national AMCP meetings, as well as through online webinars.
Staff is available to S.A.C.s at any time when questions and issues arise in their state. S.A.C.s
are encouraged to communicate regularly with the government relations staff on current
state activities and issues. The Academy does not expect the S.A.C. to work independently
or to commit overly burdensome hours to this work. We realize this is a volunteer
position, and we are seeking volunteers who are interested in learning and who are
concerned about policy issues affecting managed care.
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2. Time Commitment & Travel
The State Advocacy Coordinator position is a three-year volunteer appointment. This
timeframe allows each S.A.C. to have the time to learn the public policy issues affecting
AMCP, to learn the political dynamics and the leaders in his or her state, to have time to
build a network of connections, and to identify and mentor a successor who can continue
doing the work of the S.A.C. in the state. While responsible for both federal and state work,
most time will be spent on state-specific policy matters. The S.A.C. should serve for no
more than two (2) consecutive terms.
Staff anticipates that S.A.C.s will spend no more than 15 minutes a day on advocacy
activities, on average. This will vary significantly depending on the state legislative
calendar. There will be occasions when more time will need to be devoted to advocacy
work, such as when legislation that impacts AMCP is active.
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