Policy Committee

The Policy Committee assists IHPC’s Board on these primary tasks:

(1) Work with policy makers to develop legislation that advances the evolution of Integrative Health and Medicine

(2) Evaluate the impact of legislation and regulations on Integrative Health and Medicine practices

(3) Develop policy strategies — both top-down and grass-roots — to remove barriers to health

(4) Build relationships with organizations and health care policy professionals for effective interdisciplinary collaboration

(5) Recommend Action Alerts when necessary to inspire civic engagement on issues affecting the health and well-being of individuals and communities

(6) Identify, evaluate and review trends — social, political and environmental — that impact the practice of Integrative Health and Medicine. The committee is responsible for promoting health policies that support the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of the Consortium.

Committee Chair:

Committee Members

Sharad Kohli, Co-Chairs
Terri Roberts, Co-Chairs 
Susan Luria
Margaret Chesney
Kasra Pournadeali
Nancy Gahles
John Weeks
Bob Twillman
Heather Carrie 
Steve Welch
Fasih Hameed
Rhonda Smith
Rose Winters 
Celia Hildebrand
Judy Stone
Glenna Tinney
Pamela Snider
Bill Reddy
Kallie Guimond