The Advocacy Podcast
The Advocacy Podcast explores the policies and regulations shaping Urgent Care. Hosted by Kristin Rastatter, Director of Advocacy at the Urgent Care Association, this podcast breaks down complex topics, like payment reform and healthcare access, into engaging, actionable conversations. Featuring expert guests and Urgent Care leaders, each episode highlights why these issues matter and how you can make an impact. Follow along and join the conversation to amplify the voice of Urgent Care.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
The Advocacy Podcast
Latest Episodes
POCUS Has Entered the Chat: Ultrasound in Urgent Care
What happens when POCUS moves from “interesting tool” to essential part of Urgent Care? In this episode, Lindsey Fish, MD, FCUCM and Tatiana Havryliuk, MD share how point-of-care ultrasound is changing the game for Urgent Care. We dig into high...
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Season 1
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27:07
Navigating the Patchwork: Advocacy for Limited Scope X-Ray
Some states offer a clear path for limited X-ray licensure, while others make it nearly impossible, creating a difficult environment for Urgent Care operators trying to solve staffing shortages. Chris Nugent, Director of Radiology at PM Pediatr...
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Bite-Sized Advocacy - Year End Wrap Up
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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5:34
Bite Sized Advocacy- Making Advocacy Personal
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 emotio...
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