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8 in 8 Series: Grassroots Advocacy

Grassroots advocacy is ground-up support to advance a common goal. Participation by STS members in grassroots advocacy efforts is fundamental to helping the specialty, as well as improving access to quality care for cardiothoracic surgery patients. This video discusses the basics of grassroots advocacy, why it is important for members at every career level—from residents to experienced surgeons—to get involved, and how to get started with help from the STS Government Relations team.

Presenter:
Seth Wolf
University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

8 min.

Podcast
#61: STS Summer Series: Economic Impact of COVID and Implications for the Future of Cardiothoracic Surgery

At a time when cardiothoracic surgeons face 7%-8% cuts in Medicare reimbursement, they talked about the financial strain that COVID has had on staffing and salaries, how cardiothoracic surgeons quickly adapted to their roles on the front lines, the potential need for surgeons to begin rebuilding their referral networks, and the positive accelerated development of telemedicine opportunities.

59 min.

Attendees visit with colleagues and legislators at the STS Advocacy Conference.

Grassroots Advocacy Opportunities

Learn how to connect with lawmakers and be the voice of the specialty.

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Addressing the Impending Shortage of Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Numerous studies predict growing shortages in the physician workforce in the United States, especially among cardiothoracic surgeons. Moderator Alan M. Speir, MD (Inova Heart and Vascular Institute) and panelists J. Michael DiMaio, MD (The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano), Keith A. Horvath, MD (American Association of Medical Colleges), Stephen J. Lahey, MD (University of Connecticut), Ourania A. Preventza, MD (Michael DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center), and Raymond J.

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#4: Addressing the Impending Shortage of Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Numerous studies predict growing shortages in the physician workforce in the United States, especially among cardiothoracic surgeons.

19 min.

Three STS members meet with elected representative at a conference table

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Surgeon Leaders Explain Why STS-PAC Is So Important

STS surgeon leaders Drs. Douglas J. Mathisen, Keith S. Naunheim, and Raymond L. Singer share what makes STS-PAC, the only political action committee that exclusively represents cardiothoracic surgery, so important and why should contribute. Learn more.

Get Involved

Learn how you can get involved in grassroots advocacy and effect change on behalf of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.

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