Health Policy Committee

RESPONSIBLITIES:          

 Conduct committee meetings at least four times per year as determined by the chair and committee at the first meeting of the current year.

1. Study trends in the health care environment that may initiate legislative or governmental response.
2. Monitor pending legislative and governmental affairs and activities that will influence health care and nursing practice on a local, state, or national    level.
3. Generate a Healthcare Policy Agenda and submit to board for approval;

            e.g. legislative initiatives, lobby efforts, white paper and position

            statements.

1. In year when state legislature is in session, in corporation with contract

            lobbyist prepare Legislative Update column for presentation in

            ARKANSAS NURSE TODAY; prepare committee report for all issues of  

            ARKANSAS NURSE TODAY.

1. Submit written reports to board of directors as requested by CEO.
2. A member of the committee will serve as liaison to the ANPAC, as so determined by the chair.
3. Minutes of all meetings are e-mailed to committee members, president,

            and lobbyist.

Health Policy Committee

Neal Reeves MBA, DNP, RN-BC

Chair