From Capitol Hill to the Clinic: How Federal Policy Shapes Frontline Care

Session Overview

In this session, Dr. Dave Chokshi—former NYC Health Commissioner and practicing physician—will explore how federal health policy decisions ripple down to state and local systems, ultimately shaping what clinicians can offer at the bedside. Drawing on lessons from New York City’s pandemic response and recent federal legislation affecting Medicaid, the ACA, and public health funding, this conversation will help medical professionals connect policy to practice—and understand how advocacy at all levels can protect patient care.

Speaker:

• Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, a physician and public health leader who served as the 43rd Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. During his tenure, he led New York City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including its historic vaccination campaign, testing and treatment strategy, and reopening efforts—saving tens of thousands of lives. He also launched major public health initiatives, including the nation’s first publicly authorized overdose prevention centers and a landmark Board of Health resolution declaring racism a public health crisis.

CME Objectives

• Describe how federal health policy decisions (e.g., budget legislation, ACA changes) impact state and local healthcare systems.
  
• Identify the downstream effects of public health policy on clinical decision-making and patient access to care.
  
• Evaluate opportunities for physician engagement in policy advocacy to protect health equity and access.

How to Attend

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
🕗 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Live Stream Event
🔗 Registration: Click here to register

About the Advocacy Grand Rounds

The purpose of our Advocacy Grand Rounds series is to provide physicians, medical trainees, and other health care professionals in our network with monthly trainings and courses to supplement their advocacy efforts. Members have the opportunity to obtain CME credits for specially accredited 1-hour events.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in healthcare advocacy and to begin integrating electoral advocacy into your professional journey!