The Practice Division implements initiatives identified in the annual strategic plan; monitors industry, legal and regulatory trends; and provides up-to-date information to members.
Public policy is the guideline adopted by a governing body in order to address the needs of its citizens. Public policy consists of constitutional laws, legislative acts and judicial decisions from which regulatory measures and funding priorities are determined. ASHT recognizes through its mission, vision statement and strategic goals the responsibility of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation professionals to support the specialty and the public through active involvement in advocating for and responding to public policy initiatives as guided by the Practice Division's Advocacy & Legislation Committee.
ASHT is seeking volunteers in any membership category to serve two-year terms on the Advocacy & Legislation Committee.
Committee members meet with the full Practice Division on a conference call the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. ET.