Grassroots Advocacy
Advocacy Resources
Home care and hospice are shaped every day by policy decisions at the State House, in Washington, and inside state and federal agencies. Grassroots advocacy ensures lawmakers and regulators hear directly from the people delivering care—so rules and funding reflect real patients, real families, and real workforce constraints.
Why your voice matters
Elected officials and agency leaders rely on stories and facts from providers to understand what’s working, what’s broken, and what will happen if policy changes move forward. A short email, a quick call, or a meeting can influence outcomes—especially when many constituents speak up consistently.
What counts as grassroots advocacy
- Emailing or calling a legislator or staff member
- Submitting comments on proposed regulations
- Sharing data and real-world examples (delays, access issues, staffing impact)
- Hosting a site visit or inviting officials to see care delivery firsthand
- Joining coalition sign-on letters or coordinated outreach days
How the Alliance supports you:
HCA makes it easy to engage by providing:
- Advocacy Alerts with clear “what’s happening” and “what to do”
- Draft emails, call scripts, and talking points you can customize
- Policy summaries and context so you don’t have to start from scratch
- Coordination with coalitions and partner organizations when appropriate
How to take action in 10 minutes
- Read the Advocacy Alerts and identify the item marked “Action Needed.”
- Use our template (email/script) and add one sentence about your agency or patients.
- Send or call your elected official(s) using the contact details provided in the Alert.
- Report back (quick form or email) so we can track momentum and follow up strategically.