Amplifying Surgery's Voice

2025 Annual Advocacy Day

Because a Surgeon's Responsibility to Patients Extends Beyond the Operating Room

Join the New York Chapter ACS as we partner with MSSNY for this year’s Physician Advocacy Day—an in-person event where physicians come together to influence legislative decisions that shape the future of medicine and surgery in New York.

This is your chance to educate senators and assembly members on the legislation that impacts your patients and practice. Whether you're an experienced advocate or a first-time participant, your voice makes a difference.

2025 NY Chapter ACS Legislative Priorities

• Support for Quality Assurance Protections
• Seek Prior Authorization Reform
• Support Balanced Medical Liability Reform
• Support Trauma, Cancer and Tobacco Funding
• Oppose Inappropriate Scope Expansions

Participants will receive issue briefs and supporting materials prior to the event. 

Schedule At-A-Glance

7:45am
Breakfast and registration

8:00am 
Welcome and MSSNY legislative updates

11:00am
Box lunches and NY Chapter ACS  briefing 

12:00pm
Appointments with key policymakers and your elected representatives

4:00pm
Debrief / Conclusion