Advocacy
Arkansas: Optometric Scope Expansion, MOC Prohibition
April 24ASPS and the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons opposed optometric scope expansion efforts, and ASPS urged the state to not meddle in MOC requirements
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
ASPS is leading the fight to pass the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, federal legislation that would require all group and individual health plans to cover medically necessary reconstructive procedures to treat a child's congenital anomaly. Read More
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Works with Congress to Secure Passage of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is leading the charge to educate members of Congress on the importance of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would require all group and individual health plans to cover medically necessary services related to a patient's anomaly or birth defect, including reconstructive surgeries and oral-related procedures. Read More
ASPS Secures Passage of the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act
After implementing a multi-year targeted lobbying campaign, ASPS has secured passage of the BCPEA. The passage of this bill is a huge victory for patients facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Read More
