Step 8: Advocacy

Advocacy is needed throughout the process. Make contact with the hospital or university foundation for advocacy and financial support.

• Fee-for-service billing
• State-level bills advocating for case managers to be capable of billing Medicare for their services are under review with an ultimate goal of federal-level policy.
• May be able to advocate at the state level for this form of reimbursement.

• Missed opportunities for highlighting the story in press conferences, local media, and in city hall.
• Poor social media presence and lack of public advocacy leads to missed opportunities for buy-in, financial support, and political backing.