The Advocacy Podcast

A new Bite-Sized Advocacy Podcast episode is here to close out the year. It’s a quick thank-you to everyone who helped move the work forward in 2025 and a look at what we’re gearing up for in 2026. 
Hopefully this episode leaves you feeling fired up about where Urgent Care is headed so give it a listen when you need a quick reset or a reminder of why this work matters. 2026 isn’t going to know what hit it…

In this bite-sized episode, Kristin breaks down why people may forget what you said but will always remember how you made them feel. She connects it to the real-world impact of inviting lawmakers to your Urgent Care centers and shows how emotional connection can turn a meeting into meaningful policy momentum.

This episode, I got to sit down with our brand-new CEO Steve Sellars, plus Eric Zimmerman and Amy Kelbick from McDermott+ to talk about a huge step forward for our advocacy efforts: CMS has officially included us in the latest Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. 🎉  
We dig into what this means, why it’s a massive leap forward for our advocacy work, and, most importantly, how you can help keep the momentum rolling. Think of it as a fast, punchy crash course on a game-changing moment… with just enough humor to make policy talk surprisingly fun.

In S1:E2 of The Advocacy Podcast, host Kristin Rastatter is joined by the unstoppable April Gillam from Solv to talk all things federal advocacy. We kick things off by picking our personal advocacy theme songs (yes, it’s as fun as it sounds), then dive into what’s happening on the federal front and how you can make a difference without needing a PhD in policy. April also shares her favorite tips, tricks, and little hacks to keep advocacy effective, impactful, and (believe it or not) fun.

Host Kristin Rastatter kicks off The Advocacy Podcast with guests Gerry Cvitanovich and Selena Gurley. They share some laughs and dive into key topics like federal payment reform, what's been done, what's next, and how you can get involved. A quick, insightful listen for anyone passionate about Urgent Care Advocacy.