Lobbyist: Becoming Fixtures

On this episode we share our mic with Texas Lobbyist, Kyle Frazier, as he shares open advice on what advocacy for radiology-based professionals should look like.  He spends time sharing the importance a lobbyist can play in the legislative role, how to advocate effectively, and the importance of making connections with representatives.  This episode of all about empowering our process and educating consistently on our roles, with/without legislation in process.   Mr. Frazier joins us with an extensive history in advocacy and has spent more than 3 decades in his role as a lobbyist.  As we look at gaining higher recognition as the 3rd largest healthcare professional, we he about about how we have to be willing to advocate at the highest level.  Gain better insight and help us work towards raising that recognition bar!   Timeline: (00:51) Introducing Kyle Frazier. (03:00) The unity of the RRA and RPA in Texas, leading to unity in states moving forward. (06:25) How, who, and what is a Lobbyist? (09:15) The importance a Lobbyist can bring during advocacy in support/opposing legislation. (11:46) Monetary value and personal advocacy, evaluating time and necessary support. (17:07) Advantages of having a lobbyist, society involvement, grassroots, building connections, and becoming the expert for seeking advice. (26:39) Making that local level impact in the most effective ways. (28:49) Advocating like the 3rd largest professional and making it a constant. (36:33) Final thoughts and closing the episode out.   A huge thank you to Mr. Frazier for taking time out of his busy schedule to come on and share ways that we can become stronger advocates in our industry.  We are beyond grateful for the continued connect and support over the years!