🎙️ The Advocacy Podcast is officially launched! Expect policy updates, expert guests, grassroots strategy, and why advocacy doesn’t have to be boring. Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460989/episodes/17307710

This week on Walk-Ins Welcome, we’re joined by Kristin Rastatter, Advocacy Manager at the Urgent Care Association (UCA)—and someone who’s turning policy conversations into powerful momentum for urgent care clinics across the country.

Kristin’s journey into advocacy began with her work at Meals on Wheels, where she discovered a deep passion for helping underserved communities. At UCA, she’s taken that energy to the national stage—collaborating with the Association’s lobbyist, McDermott+, and leading conversations with CMS and lawmakers to fight for better reimbursement, reduce emergency department overutilization, and advocate for policy change that benefits urgent care centers.

And now, she’s bringing that same mission to the mic—Kristin is launching The Advocacy Podcast, a new show dedicated to unpacking policy updates, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Capitol Hill, and showing how advocacy can be both impactful and fun. Expect expert guests, grassroots insights, and practical ways you can get involved—whether you're an owner, provider, or team member.

🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🏛️ Why UCA is pushing for a new CMS place-of-service code and G-code for enhanced urgent care centers

📈 How CMS and commercial payers are being engaged to address stagnant reimbursement rates

🤝 What urgent care owners can do today to contribute to advocacy efforts

📬 How personal stories and real clinic data are moving federal conversations forward

🎙️ What to expect from The Advocacy Podcast

🔗 Resources & Mentions:Connect with Kristin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-rastatter-b862b1255/Learn more about UCA’s Advocacy Work: https://urgentcareassociation.org/uc-advocacy/

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🎵 Intro/Outro Music by Devin Smith: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4UdQjNXnACFE2VpkEoP8v2?si=pDx5jsgtRFOtwrpMOKOkuQ