AOD - December 20, 2023 with Katie Harris

Andy's Open Door Recording
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Guest: Katie Harris

Andy opened the program with a timely question submitted to the Ask Andy mailbox about how hospital leaders advocate for issues that are important to MaineHealth. He and guest Katie Harris, Chief Government Affairs Officer, then dove right in to a dynamic and informative conversation about how MaineHealth ensures our voice is heard at the state and federal level.

Katie explained how we decide as an organization whether to take a stand on an issue or legislation, and the unique perspective MaineHealth brings. She discussed the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with other organizations and associations in alignment with our vision of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. Katie also stressed the role the Government Affairs team plays in educating vs. lobbying, as well as the important role our own care team members contribute as subject matter experts.