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After the recess: Taking a look ahead to a busy September on Capitol Hill
Congress entered summer recess after passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on July 4. This law has various healthcare provisions that will affect Medicare and Medicaid, provider taxes…
Countdown to Capitol Hill: SVS Advocacy and Leadership Conference nears
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is gearing up for its inaugural Advocacy and Leadership Conference, taking place Sept. 14–16, in Washington, D.C. With less than two months to go, the SVS is encouraging members at all career stages to…
Join us: SVS goes to Washington
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) invites members to register for its inaugural Advocacy and Leadership Conference, taking place Sept. 14–16, in Washington, D.C. The conference will bring together vascular surgeons, trainees, fellows and other key contributors to engage in…
Grappling with the healthcare vision of a new administration
As the new administration headed up by President Donald Trump gets underway, work has begun on his vision for a fundamental transformation of the federal government, including some aspects of the healthcare delivery system. While the specialty will continue to…
Senate scrutiny of HHS nominees poses key moment for vascular surgery advocacy
When it comes to a presidential administration’s impact on our healthcare system, personnel is policy. So, a presidential transition is always a critical juncture for the direction of our federal government’s healthcare policy. That is especially the case for a…
Government Grand Rounds: What happens next? The importance of the lame duck session for vascular surgeons
Post election and with the end of the year on the horizon, a crucial but often overlooked period in the legislative calendar begins: the lame duck congressional session. This period, which occurs between the November elections and the start of…
The clash between mission and revenue for not-for-profit, tax-exempt hospitals
Hospitals represent one of the largest industries in the U.S., with revenues greater than $1.4 trillion. The American Hospital Association reports that there are 5,200 nonfederal, short-term general, and other special hospitals in the country, of which 3,000 are non-for-profits…
Government Grand Rounds: A call to action for the 119th Congress
A foundational element for effective advocacy is understanding the profound impact that legislative decisions have on the practice of medicine and the health of our patients. The retirement announcements of several key members of Congress from the “Doc Caucus” present…
Government Grand Rounds: The role of stakeholders in legislative and administrative engagement
Stakeholder organizations such as the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) play a crucial role in shaping healthcare policies and ensuring that the voices of medical professionals are heard in the legislative and administrative processes. These organizations utilize several key methods…
The power of grassroots and grasstops advocacy
The progress in congress can seem overwhelmingly slow, especially considering the 118th Congress has only passed 27 pieces of legislation while holding over 700 votes. However, rather than being overcome with a sense of discouragement, this is when we should…