Advocacy Isn’t Optional—It’s Your Responsibility

In this episode, Jimmy talks with Jim Leahy, longtime lobbyist and association executive serving nine APTA chapters across the country.

Jim has spent over 30 years inside the machinery of healthcare policy. His message is clear:

If you’re not involved in advocacy, you’re gambling with your profession—and your patients.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why state legislators control your scope of practice
• Why most PT Hill Days send the wrong message
• How just 10 emails can influence a lawmaker
• Why payment reform requires more than legislation
• How prior authorization laws are shifting
• Why relationships matter more than arguments
• The difference between activity and achievement

Key Takeaways:

• Advocacy isn’t hard—but it takes commitment
• Legislators notice small numbers of engaged constituents
• Payment reform must include legislative, administrative, and insurer-level strategies
• If you don’t advocate, others will define your profession