ASPS Advocacy Summit February 24-25, 2027

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
480 L’Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, D.C. 20024

Brought to you by the ASPS Legislative Advocacy Committee and the PlastyPAC Board of Governors

Join us at the highly anticipated ASPS Advocacy Fly-In, where plastic surgeons from across the country will unite to amplify the voice of plastic surgery in Washington, D.C. Together, you will advocate for healthcare policies that impact plastic surgery practices and patients.

During the Fly-In, you will have the exclusive opportunity to:

• Meet with your U.S. Senators and Representative to actively influence healthcare policy decisions and secure funding on Capitol Hill.
• Engage directly with political thought leaders – including lawmakers, policymakers, regulators and congressional staff – to gain invaluable insights into healthcare policymaking and the legislative process.
• Deepen your understanding of state, federal and regulatory issues that affect our specialty.

As a board-certified plastic surgeon and an ASPS member, your experiences, knowledge and solutions hold tremendous power to influence members of Congress as they deliberate and vote on public policies that directly shape the future of medicine and the quality of care your patients receive.

This is your moment to be heard. Tell plastic surgery's story in Washington, D.C. at the 2027 ASPS Advocacy Fly-In!

Testimonials

"The Washington Fly-In offers a unique opportunity to advocate for both our ASPS plastic surgeons as well as our patients! Staff does a wonderful job collaborating with surgeons as we prepare to meet with members of Congress. Personally, I have found these opportunities especially gratifying – sharing the challenges of day-to-day practice, network limitations and fighting the power of major insurance while we fight for what is fair for plastic surgeons and right for our patients!"

Warren A. Ellsworth IV, MD
ASPS Board Vice President, Health Policy and Advocacy

"As someone who has attended ASPS advocacy events for nearly a decade, I continue to find them among the most meaningful experiences in our specialty. Meeting directly with lawmakers gives us the opportunity to advocate not just for one patient at a time, but to improve care for countless patients by changing policy. Just as importantly, these events bring together like-minded colleagues who care deeply about our patients and our profession. Building those relationships, sharing our experiences, and speaking with a unified voice makes the work both personally rewarding and professionally impactful."

Andrew H. Rosenthal, MD
Regulatory Chair, Legislative Advocacy Committee

"Attending the Advocacy Summit was an eye-opening experience. As a private practice plastic surgeon – a group that is often underrepresented compared to employed physicians and residents – I found immense value in addressing the critical issues we face daily, such as insurance authorization and collection obstacles. Through the Summit, I gained a deeper understanding of key legislation like the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Modernization Act and enforcement of the No Surprises Act. Engaging directly with lawmakers and their staffers to push these vital issues forward is essential for the survival of independent medical practices."

William A. Stefani, MD
Member, Coding and Payment Policy Committee