In this message from Washington, DC, Vinay Badhwar, MD, reflects on the 2026 STS Advocacy Conference, where members brought priorities directly to policymakers to help shape the future of cardiothoracic surgery. He also previews the latest developments in thoracic clinical trials and how STS advocacy efforts continue to advance the specialty.
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