Grassroots Advocacy
Spine Advocates is the grassroots advocacy network of the National Association of Spine Specialists. Spine Advocates was developed to assist you and your patients in communicating with your federal and state elected officials. The Association relies on its members to advocate on behalf of spine specialists, and the Spine Advocates are integral to advancing our legislative priorities.
Spine Advocates are provided with the tools and training necessary to be effective advocates. Once enrolled you will begin to receive regular updates on the issues you care about. You will also have several opportunities become active in Spine Advocates.
Access to training and assistance...
- Arranging a meeting with your lawmaker
- Getting your patients involved
- Organizing a fundraiser for an elected official
Opportunities to get involved...
- Invitations to special events, briefings, and receptions
- Opportunity to become State Advocacy or Congressional
District Coordinator
- Participation in Spine Advocates “Day on the Hill”
Tools to keep you informed...
- Access to the Spine Advocates Listserv
- Email action alerts on relevant health related legislation
in your state
- Regular legislative updates on health policy initiatives
Becoming a Spine Advocate is easy — and free to all Association members. We recognize that your time is important and will only send updates necessary to move legislation in the right direction.
To learn more about enrolling in the Spine Advocates Program contact Nick Schilligo at nschilligo@spine.org or call (630) 230-3671.