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Governmental Relations

Speak Up! Your voice in Springfield.

Speak Up! is the ICS legislative action guide - the tools and resources Illinois chiropractic physicians need to participate confidently in the legislative process.
"Speak Up!" is an Illinois Chiropractic Society publication that serves as our legislative action guide for members. With the exception of "How a Bill Becomes a Law," produced by the State Legislative Research Unit, all the materials here within were created in house, using the best information available to us.
It is our goal to provide our doctors with the tools and resources to be able to approach participation in the legislative process. The ICS is not a single-issue organization. Our own doctors may have varying opinions on what issues are the most pressing, and we need to manage our resources to best represent the profession as a whole. Above all, it is important to remember that we are all representing the profession and need to conduct ourselves in the most professional manner possible.
Always be polite, be honest, and remember that goals are achieved by working with the process, not by simply making the most noise.
How to advocate

Four skills every advocate needs

Start here - the fundamentals of approaching, contacting, and building relationships with your elected officials.
1

How to Approach

Introduce yourself, be thoughtful, be factual - and the things you should never do.
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2

How to Make Contact

Email, phone, letters, office visits, and fundraisers - and when each works best.
Read the guide
3

How to Write a Letter

Letter-writing best practices, plus the exact address format for the Statehouse.
Read the guide
4

Know the Official

Advocates, allies, opponents, and staff - know your audience before you speak.
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The issues

Issue-by-issue talking points

What to say when the conversation turns to the issues shaping chiropractic in Illinois.

Scope of Practice

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Patient Access & Insurance Providers

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Opioid Epidemic

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Workers' Compensation

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Student Concussion Protocols

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Insurance Co-Payment Limitations

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Medicare vs. Medicaid

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Reference materials

Downloads for your next conversation

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Produced by the State Legislative Research Unit - the process from introduction to the Governor's desk.
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Governor's Proclamation

The State of Illinois proclamation recognizing the chiropractic profession.
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Understanding the Importance

More on why legislative participation matters for every chiropractic physician.
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Every voice counts

Goals are achieved by working with the process.

Pair your voice with support for the candidates who understand chiropractic's issues.