NYACP Advocacy Win: Getting a Seat at the Table

Paula Lester, MD, FACP, Chair of the NYACP Geriatrics Task Force wished for Geriatricians to have a seat at the table with decision makers.  Through patience, perseverance, and building relationships, the Task Force is elated to announce that they now have an NYACP representative on the NYS Re-imagining Long Term Care Task Force.  What did it take?  How did it feel when the bill was signed?  What's next?  Find out more from an exuberant Dr. Lester.  Her energy is contagious!

Chapters

• 0:04 Introduction
• 0:54 How did you jump into advocacy?
• 2:33 The NYACP Geriatrics Task Force
• 5:11 Getting a Seat the Table!
• 11:32 Use your voice! Tips for starting out in advocacy