Bringing scientific, clinical and public health expertise to the policy process

From the perspective of practitioners, scientists, and clinicians the political and policy process is often bewildering, exasperating and not worth the time required for direct engagement. Despite appearances from the outside, federal and state policy making is a rational process of balancing competing priorities. This session will describe the policy process and the importance of healthcare and public health provider engagement in the issues and involvement in the process. Examples will be provided from both healthcare and public health fields.