In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Pete Manes, associate professor of rhinology at Yale, discusses political advocacy with host Dr. Ashley Agan.

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SYNPOSIS

Dr. Manes begins by explaining how a life-long interest in government underlies his work as a physician-advocate with the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Currently, he serves as the Academy’s Coordinator of Health Policy, where he contributes to private payer advocacy and Academy position statements. Drawing on this experience, he explains political challenges associated with being a smaller specialty, roles played by of Action Committees (PACs), and steps in legislative advocacy. Then, he shifts focus to cover how the Academy works with private payers to ensure fair reimbursement. The podcast concludes with resources to connect otolaryngologists with advocacy work.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:02 - Dr. Pete Manes’s Advocacy Role

08:04 - The Importance of Advocacy in Medicine

20:24 - Scope of Practice and Physician Payment Reform

30:02 - Building Relationships for Healthcare Advocacy

37:12 - Navigating Insurance Companies for Patient Advocacy

42:33 - Utilizing Position Statements in Healthcare Advocacy

48:29 - Accessing Academy Resources for Healthcare Advocacy

50:43 - Exploring Opportunities for Engagement and Advocacy

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RESOURCES

Dr. Pete Manes’s Yale University Profile:

https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/otolaryngology/profile/rpeter-manes/

American Academy of Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Position Statements:

https://www.entnet.org/business-of-medicine/position-statements/

AAO-HNS Health Policy Contact:

[email protected]