Stalking the wild legislator.
Lobbying is rapidly becoming an accepted role for trustees, but it is not an easy one. Learning to communicate effectively with elected officials requires thorough knowledge of the issues under discussion, close liaison with hospital administration and hospital associations, and an understanding that diplomacy is critical.
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