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3/31/2015 Objectives Nutrition is Our Profession: Is Policy Our Passion! Describe importance of food and nutrition advocacy for the • profession Teresa Nece, MS RDN LD SNS Discuss the work of ANDPAC to make our voices heard • Director, Grassroots Advocacy • Distinguish the role of the Academy and of individual members in Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shaping nutrition policy Translate nutrition knowledge into communication messages for • policy leaders and stakeholders 3/31/2015 2 Rules that shape the profession Rules that shape the profession • Federal laws No matter what you do, you are being regulated. • State laws • State licensure Know the rules and be engaged. • Scope of practice • Organization policies 3 4 1

3/31/2015 Policy 101: How a bill becomes law Policy 101 National Legislation Congress President Bill is introduced Conference Rules and Regulations by a member of House Senate Report (when Congress Committees Committees Sent to the necessary). (possibly a with jurisdiction with jurisdiction Floor debates President for Departments/Agencies Final agreement Set rules for implementation of law companion bill is “mark - up” the “mark - up” the signature With Jurisdiction is then sent back introduced in the bill bill to each floor other chamber) States State rules and regulations Implement federal law & deliver programs (can be stronger than National, but not weaker) 5 6 Shaping Policy Our Drivers • The public trusts and chooses Registered Dietitian Nutritionists as US food, nutrition and health experts. Congress • Academy members optimize the health of Americans. Nutrition • Members and prospective members view the Academy as vital to Policy and State/Local Federal professional success. Elected the Agencies Officials Profession • Members collaborate across disciplines with international food and nutrition communities . State Agencies 7 8 2

3/31/2015 PIA CONNECTIONS ISSUE IDENTIFICATION ACADEMY Academy Processes – Two Parts Drivers are Congress, Press, WITH MEMBER • Is this a priority? – Check Academy Mission and LPPC Special Interest Group such as ADVOCACY LPPC the Academy, Specific Events, priority areas LEADERS Trends... Works strategically. Provides • Is it important to Academy members? Check MODEL direction & guidance on public historical documents, do analysis, consult experts policy, legislative & regulatory issues. Sets priorities for program • What does the science say? of work. • Can we make a difference? • Do we need to act to have our concerns addressed? PIA STAFF Creates the program of work ANDPAC Issue • What are the costs of Academy involvement? that supports the mission, vision  What are the Academy’s views? (Check historical Builds the resources & & objectives established by Makes contributions to election advocacy program that documents, do analysis, review the science, talk with campaigns of candidates for Academy’s Board of Directors, & will make Academy internal experts) political offices. Educates Emerges And Takes manages the association’s members the valued dietitians in the political process resources for the long-term sources of food & nutrition  Consistent with Academy’s Mission, Vision and Goals ? Shape Over & encourages participation. services. benefit of Academy members .  Can we shape outcome to meet LPPC principles and Multiple Years values? (What are deal breakers?)  Determine process. (Task force, work group, internal PIA MAJOR FUNCTIONAL AREAS : dialogue between DPGs, experts & staff?) • Assists committees/boards meet goals.  Follow process, with consultation with DPGs, member • Maintains communications with members & external experts, coalitions, QM, LPPC. Roll out recommendations groups to advise of developments affecting future to Academy members. practice. GRASSROOTS • Creates & distributes resources & materials to position  Prepare position. Close communication loops internal members as preferred providers of food, nutrition & health Academy activists such as the to process. Incorporate feedback. information & services. PPCs , SPRs, SRSs, the DPGs, OUTSIDE FORCES  Determine environment for issue and devise tactical • Carries out federal/state government relations & Affiliates, Reimbursement Reps, Budget, Media, Public Perception, advocacy programs. Delegates, Task Forces, Work strategy for success. Follow through with decision- Congress, Administration, Special Groups, PPW, and ANDPAC makers and answers their questions and concerns. • Trains & advises members on private & public sector Interests – Academy and others connect members to advocacy representation. issues. Continuing loop until resolution Targeted Priorities Consumer and Community Issues Prevention and treatment of Two major areas: • chronic disease  Consumer and Community Nutrition through the  Professional • Rep. Elijah Cummings (Md.) lifecycle Follow us: Quality food and nutrition • @EatrightPIA Nutrition monitoring and • Rep. John Shimkus (Ill.) facebook.com/eatrightAND PAC research 3

3/31/2015 Consumer and Community Issues Professional Issues Consumer protection and • Diabetes Prevention and licensure • Treatment Workforce demand • Preventive Health Savings Act • 2015 Dietary Guidelines • Outcome-driven nutrition • services Older Americans Act • Informatics Child Nutrition Reauthorization • • Professional Issues Public Policy Workshop Reimbursement • June 7 – 9, 2015 • Meet with Members of Congress Treat and Reduce Obesity Act Washington, D.C. • • Show your elected official that we are the nation’s food and nutrition experts National Coverage Determination • SGR/Medicare Reform • Become a more effective advocate • Alternative payment systems • Learn the issues and gain the tools • necessary to build relationships Consumer protection, licensure • • Network • Meet fellow Academy members Workforce demand • passionate about policy Therapeutic diets orders • Strengthen communications skills • • Learn how to speak confidently about Nutrition informatics issues • 4

3/31/2015 West Virginia Senators West Virginia Representatives Keys to Success for You ANDPAC Strengthens Advocacy Develop relationships with elected and appointed officials • • Attend meetings with members of Congress Meet with State Legislators • • Participate in State Legislative Day • Meet with Governor office Meetings on In District Meet with State Agency Officials • PAC Events Capitol Hill Meetings • Work with your public policy coordinate to request ANDPAC support to attend events ANDPAC • Make your voice heard 20 5

3/31/2015 ANDPAC Works for All of Us Bringing our Members to Congress Affiliates’ Advocacy Role Only PAC focused on food, • nutrition and health Members contribute to and • benefit from ANDPAC Productive Congressional Rep. Al Franken (Minn.) • meets with Academy members relationships get results 22 Be Active in Advocacy Respond to Action Alerts  Grassroots is about… Connect with your affiliate public policy panel  Follow on Twitter: @EatRightPIA • Real People  Like: facebook.com/eatrightANDPAC  • Real Stories • Real Impact Sen. Mark Kirk (Ill.) meets with Academy members 6

3/31/2015 Action Alerts Impact Our Profession It’s Time for Action… “Never doubt that a It ask for It’s a tool in small group of Action Alert specific drawing is an thoughtful, committed action from attention to It’s quick! It’s fun It’s Effective electronic you on an legislative citizens can change the message issue issue world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead 25 26 Questions? Share Your Passion for Policy  Follow us: @EatRightPIA  Like us: facebook.com/eatrightANDPAC  Contribute online www.eatright.org/ANDPAC/donate Teresa Nece, MS RDN LD SNS tnece@eatright.org 1- 800 - 877 - 1600 ext 6022 27 Federal law requires political committees to report to Federal Election Commission the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200.00 in a calendar year. Corporate contributions are prohibited by law. Individuals can not contribute more than $2000 per calendar year to the same political action committee. Donations to ANDPAC are not tax deductible. 7