Stakeholder engagement and advocacy that bring the right voices into policy decisions

Reservoir Health helps clients identify, align, and engage the stakeholders who can shape how policy issues are understood and acted on.

Health policy outcomes are rarely shaped by one organization alone. Policymakers, patient organizations, providers, employers and plans, coalitions, community leaders, academics, trade groups, and public voices can all influence how an issue is defined and whether action becomes possible.

The Reservoir approach

Reservoir Health helps clients build stakeholder engagement and advocacy strategies that are grounded in the policy environment and connected to the real-world implications of the issue. We map the ecosystem, identify priorities, develop engagement plans, develop messaging and resources, and support outreach that brings relevant voices into the conversation.

Our approach is practical and grounded in stakeholder priorities. We help clients build credible engagement that advances the policy strategy, respects each stakeholder’s interests, and builds momentum over time.

Ourexpertise

Stakeholder mapping

We identify the organizations, leaders, advocates, experts, policymakers, and communities that influence the issue andclarify how each can contribute to the broader policy strategy.

Stakeholder engagement and alignment

We develop meaningful opportunities for partnership and stakeholder engagement, making it possible for diverse organizations to connect on shared goals and priorities. Our goal is to help our clients and partners develop a clear pathway forward for action.

Patient advocacy

We help elevate the voice of the patient in policy conversations in ways that are grounded in evidence, respectful of lived experience, and impactful with decision-makers. We also help advocates build their own capacity to engage in the policy process.

Partnership strategy

We help clients deepen existing relationships and build new partnerships that can sustain engagement over time.