HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE IMMEDIATE HELP

Members and supporters are encouraged to assist by helping raise awareness regarding the potential impact this issue may have on healthcare access throughout Georgia.

Ways You Can Help Immediately:

• Contact your local Georgia State Senator and Representative (sample advocacy letter attached).

• Contact the Georgia Governor’s Office.

• Share professional and accurate information through your networks and communities.

• Encourage fellow APRNs, physicians, patients, and healthcare supporters to stay informed through official UAPRN communications.

• Participate in future calls to action and advocacy efforts coordinated through UAPRN.

• Report concerns or impacts related to protocol agreements through designated UAPRN communication channels.

Suggested Key Points When Communicating With Legislators and Stakeholders:

• This issue may significantly impact healthcare access throughout Georgia.

• Rural and underserved communities may be disproportionately affected.

• APRN-owned practices and healthcare clinics could face operational disruption or closure.

• Georgia patients may experience delays or loss of access to essential healthcare services.

• Additional legal clarification and review may be necessary regarding the interpretation of the current protocol agreement law.

Thank you for your continued advocacy, professionalism, and support for Georgia APRNs and the patients we serve.

Download the sample advocacy letter to send to your legislators.

SAMPLE ADVOCACY LETTER TEMPLATE.docx

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