In this episode of Healthcare Happy Hour, host David Saltzman interviews NABIP PAC Chair Joshua Haberman to discuss the importance of political action committees (PACs) in the health insurance industry. Haberman shares his journey into the insurance business and his involvement with NABIP. They explain what a PAC is and how NABIP PAC works to support legislative priorities related to access and affordability in healthcare. They also discuss the role of PACs in building relationships with elected representatives and the impact of PAC contributions on policy outcomes. Contribute to NABIP PAC!
Takeaways
- NABIP PAC plays a critical role in the health insurance industry by supporting legislative priorities related to access and affordability.
- Contributions to PACs help build relationships with elected representatives and increase the industry's influence on policy outcomes.
- NABIP PAC is a separate entity from NABIP and has its own board and decision-making process.
- The Admin Fund of NABIP PAC is equally important as candidate dollars and helps support the operations of the PAC.
- Members can make requests for PAC contributions to deepen relationships with elected representatives and advocate for industry priorities.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to NABIP PAC
03:26 The Importance of NABIP PAC Participation
08:13 NABIP PAC: Supporting Access and Affordability
14:10 Building Relationships and Advocating for Industry Priorities
19:40 Policy Wins and the Role of NABIP PAC Contributions
22:31 Call to Action: Supporting NABIP PAC
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