Advocacy on Capitol Hill: How Patient Voices Shape Policy

Host: Jolie Lizana, PAH patient and advocate Guests: Matt Granato, LL.M., MBA, PHA's President and CEO; Kevin Heyen, PHA's Vice President, Development & Industry Relations; Jaeger Spratt, MSW, PHA’s advocacy and treatment access program manager; Eric Borstein, PAH patient and advocate; and Roopa Radhakrishnan, PH patient and advocate On this episode, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association takes you inside the rooms where real change begins. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the meetings where pulmonary hypertension patients’ and health care providers’ stories are heard, valued, and carry real weight. You will learn how advocacy meetings work, hear directly from individuals who traveled to Capitol Hill to speak on behalf of the PH community, and understand the impact their voices have in shaping policy. Most importantly, this episode breaks down how PHA can support you in advocating from wherever you are. Whether you are new to advocacy or already involved, you will see just how powerful your voice is and why it matters. Discover upcoming advocacy volunteer opportunities by subscribing to the monthly Advocacy Action Alert newsletter.