2007 Accomplishments 

• Provided testimony at the State House; most recently on a bill sponsored by our physician colleagues, to allow us to negotiate with large insurers.
• Hired the lobbying firm of Craven & Ober to track legislative issues and attend our membership meetings to keep us informed.
• Met with large insurers and secured positions on their provider advisory panels to address issues unique to our group.
• Secured a position on the multidisciplinary mental health coalition, a group that tracks and responds to important professional issues effecting our practice. 
  

Most Recent Activities 

• Hired Expressive Web Solutions to develop and maintain our new NURS website.
• Significantly increased our membership.
• NURS welcomed a new co-chair, officers, board members and committee chairpersons in January 2008.
• Established quarterly membership meetings which have been well attended.
• NURS  legislative committee chair Sharon Reynolds is attending a legislative course at the State House. 
  

2008 Goals 

• Consistent tracking of legislation relevant to the interests of NURS members.
• Provide a presence and testimony as needed at the State House on bills pertinent to our professional work.
• Develop position statements on relevant issues.
• Provide feedback and collective support to politicians who consistently advocate for our professional interests.
• Increase involvement of NURS members with committee work to enhance efficacy and productivity.