Florida Election Results 2018
Florida is known for its close elections, and the 2018 General Election was no exception. A single percentage point or less decided many of the... Read More
HCA Healthcare’s employee-based grassroots team
engaged in state and national level political issues.
engaged in state and national level political issues.
Be Informed. Get Involved. Have a Voice.
The Good Government Groups provide a unique opportunity for all HCA Healthcare
staff to become more informed about and involved in local, state and national issues
affecting our profession and our lives. It is a way to have a voice regarding
government policy and decisions.
staff to become more informed about and involved in local, state and national issues
affecting our profession and our lives. It is a way to have a voice regarding
government policy and decisions.
Issues & Updates
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2019 Georgia Legislative Recap
State lawmakers wrapped up the 2019 legislative session around midnight Tuesday after a long day of furious last-minute maneuvering. Several major proposals had already been... Read More
HCA Welcomes Record Class of 1453 Residents and Fellows
HCA Healthcare today welcomes 1,453 new residents and fellows into its growing graduate medical education programs, a record incoming class both for HCA Healthcare and... Read More
Protect Patients from Surprise Medical Bills
The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee recently approved the Lower Health Care Costs Act, which addresses five broad policy areas: surprise billing,... Read More
2019 Florida Legislative Recap
The 2019 Florida legislative session was a busy one, with lawmakers tackling issues ranging from legalizing smokable marijuana to deregulating the construction of new health... Read More
2019 Nevada Legislative Recap
Lawmakers wrapped up at midnight on June 3rd after giving final approval to a two-year, $8.8 billion state budget. Among other things, the spending plan... Read More
How to Schedule and Manage a Hospital Tour
A hospital tour can help you accomplish many things. We are a visual society. Having a lawmaker or candidate tour the hospital, and see what you and your co-workers do every day, is compelling and educational. ... Read More
Phone Calls to Elected Officials
Calling legislators is very effective, particularly in the days just before they are scheduled to take action or vote on the issue. To prepare for the conversation, jot down a few notes containing the key... Read More
How to Conduct a Town Hall Meeting
One of the most effective ways to gain the attention of elected officials and their staff, outside of visiting their office, is to attend a town hall or community meeting. Legislators arrange these meetings to... Read More
Contacting Elected Officials
An email or letter from a constituent is a very powerful advocacy tool. In general, an effective email should be limited to fewer than 500 words and a letter to one or two pages at... Read More-
Meeting with Elected Officials
Politicians need friends and advisors. They will listen to and consider the information they get from their friends even when they do not (or cannot) agree with them. Politics is the art of compromise. Your... Read More
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