Advocacy
The SVS utilizes a multi-faceted approach for advocacy with an overarching goal of protecting and advancing the interests of vascular surgeons, and the patients you serve.
Join Us for the Inaugural SVS Advocacy Conference
September 14–16, 2025 | Washington, DC
The Society for Vascular Surgery is proud to host its inaugural Advocacy & Leadership Conference. This landmark event will unite vascular surgeons, trainees, fellows, and other stakeholders from across the country to engage directly in the policymaking process and champion the needs of the specialty and the patients we serve.
Over the course of 2.5 impactful days, attendees will have a seat at the table as we:
- Learn about key legislative and regulatory issues affecting vascular surgery and health care delivery.
- Develop advocacy skills through interactive training sessions and expert-led discussions.
- Engage with Members of Congress and senior policy staff during scheduled Capitol Hill visits with YOUR Representatives and other key players.
- Connect with peers and policy leaders to build a stronger, more unified voice for vascular surgery.
Whether you are new to advocacy or a seasoned policy champion, this conference will equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make a difference.
Who Should Attend?
- SVS members of all career stages
- Vascular surgery trainees and fellows
- Practice administrators and policy staff
- Anyone passionate about shaping the future of vascular care
Registration and Hotel Information
The SVS has a room block for this conference at the JW Marriott in downtown DC.
More details on the full agenda will be available soon. Space is limited—register ASAP to ensure you don’t miss out!
Be part of this historic moment for SVS advocacy. Together, we can amplify the voice of vascular surgery on Capitol Hill and beyond.
To achieve this goal, the SVS engages in traditional legislative advocacy and lobbying with federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill, encourages SVS members to engage in grassroots campaigns via our “Voter Voice” system, and supports the campaigns of candidate and incumbent lawmakers through the society’s political action committee, SVS PAC. By simultaneously engaging in these core tenets of effective advocacy, the SVS has achieved several successes over the last several years, including (but not limited to):
- Mitigating scheduled Medicare physician payment reductions,
- Securing passage of legislation to address physician wellness, and
- Garnering significant bipartisan and bicameral support for legislation designed to ease the burdens of prior authorizations.
SVS members are encouraged to learn more about the Society’s various advocacy-related programs and take steps to become more involved today. Together, we can make a difference!
DC Update
Read the June 2025 DC Update for the latest news and SVS PAC activities.
Coding and Reimbursement
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SVS On-demand Coding Course
See the details of our first on-demand course, titled “Surgical Modifiers in Vascular Surgery.”
Donate to SVS PAC
U.S. health laws and payment models are undergoing a seismic shift. The SVS Political Action Committee (PAC) works for vascular surgeons, and only vascular surgeons, to ensure that SVS members get access to U.S. Representatives and Senators in order to discuss issues that have a major impact on members and their practices.
Federal Legislative Advocacy
SVS has an active voice on Capitol Hill and within the House of Medicine and engages lawmakers independently and via a variety of coalitions.
Regulatory Advocacy
SVS engages in regulatory efforts relating to physician and facility payment, quality, value-based care, coding, billing, and practice management topics.
Grassroots Advocacy
There are few advocacy tools more powerful than direct engagement between a constituent and a Member of Congress.
Political Advocacy
The political action committee (PAC) of the Society for Vascular Surgery advocates for legislation that supports best practices for patients and medical professionals.
DC Update
The SVS DC Update is a monthly newsletter that is sent to SVS Members residing in the United States. This newsletter contains updates from Capitol Hill as they pertain to the vascular surgery specialty.