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Effective Advocacy
Originally presented at the Wisconsin Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons (WAOPS) Spring 2025 Conference, this on-demand CME program features Kevin de Regnier, DO, as he offers expert insights into effective advocacy tactics. WAOPS is proud to make this valuable educational resource available to you.
Learning Objectives:
Following completion of this program, attendees shall be able to:
-Describe the benefits derived when physicians advocate for patients;
-Effectively advocate at the State and Federal level and the healthcare system;
-Identify issues ripe for physician advocacy.
Accreditation Statement:
The Wisconsin Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons (WAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The WAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
Grievance Policy: ​Grievances regarding this program or AOA CME credit reporting will be handled on an individual basis. All grievances should be directed in writing to WAOPS at WAOPS@badgerbay.co or by mail to WAOPS, 563 Carter Court, Suite B, Kimberly, WI 54136. Grievances that cannot be resolved by WAOPS will then be sent to the AOA Council on CME, 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
Faculty Disclosures: Dr. de Regnier has no conflict of interest with presenting this lecture.
Kevin de Regnier, DO
Dr. de Regnier is a graduate of Des Moines University -College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. He completed his rotating internship and family medicine residency at Des Moines General Hospital. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and is a distinguished fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
Dr. de Regnier owns and practices at Madison County Medical Associates in Winterset and is an Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine at Des Moines University.
Dr. de Regnier is Past President of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He is also the Past President of the Iowa Chapter ACOFP and IOMA. He serves on numerous national, state and local committees.
Dr. de Regnier has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.
