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System-directed grassroots advocacy.

C K Hanson1

  • 1Catholic Health Corporation, Omaha.

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
|March 9, 1992
PubMed
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Catholic Health Corporation (CHC) established a grassroots advocacy network to influence national health policy. This strategy involved engaging community members and facility leaders to impact healthcare policies affecting CHC facilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Policy
  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health Advocacy

Background:

  • Catholic Health Corporation (CHC) recognized the need for active participation in health policy advocacy.
  • A strategic decision was made to develop a grassroots network for effective advocacy initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the strategic development of a grassroots advocacy network by CHC.
  • To focus advocacy efforts on national health policy issues impacting CHC facilities.

Main Methods:

  • Establishing a contact person at each CHC facility to build the network.
  • Encouraging local community members to contact elected officials on health policy matters.
  • Monitoring national healthcare policy changes and developments by CHC corporate staff.

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Main Results:

  • A system for monitoring and assessing national healthcare policy was implemented.
  • A public policy agenda is now established annually by CHC corporate staff.
  • Performance goals and strategic planning involvement are encouraged for facility CEOs.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented strategy effectively created a structured approach to health policy advocacy.
  • The network facilitates focused engagement on national health policy relevant to CHC facilities.
  • The system's approach empowers local engagement while maintaining centralized strategic direction.