Patient Advocacy Connections Program (PACP)

The Patient Advocacy Connections Program (PACP) in Washington, DC is an event designed to expand, strengthen, and unify the voice of urologic patients. The day-long, in-person event brings together patient advocacy organizations, patients, and other stakeholders to identify and discuss healthcare policy priorities that impact urologic patients and their caretakers.

In 2025, we're expanding the program to amplify more patient voices by inviting them to join us Capitol Hill to advocate for critical policy issues!

Patients and care partners are invited to join urologists on Capitol Hill to share their personal experiences with members of Congress and advocate for policies that benefit urologic patients and their families.

Following robust discussion at the PACP, participants will attend the AUA's 8^th Annual Urology Advocacy Summit, a two-day program that includes a day of in-person advocacy training and a day of Capitol Hill meetings.

• PACP kicks off on Sunday, March 2, 2025, with patient-centered discussions and trainings and will end with a networking reception, where participants will have the opportunity to meet and talk with physicians and industry leaders.
• On Monday, March 3, participants will receive lobbying training designed to leave them feeling empowered and well-versed in advocating for policy matters that impact them.
• On Tuesday, March 4, participants will be teamed with one or more physicians and head out to Capitol Hill for a day of in-person meetings with their elected officials.

Please note that all event registrants must be able to travel and come to Washington, DC to:

• attend PACP (March 2)
• receive lobbying training (March 3)
• attend in-person meetings on Capitol Hill (March 4)

If scheduling conflicts prevent you from being there on Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4, you can let us know on the registration form.

(Optional) Attendees are welcome to stay until Wednesday, March 5, where we'll spend the day covering physician-specific health policy issues and also hear from journalist Norah O'Donnell.

• Representatives from Patient Advocacy Organizations (including those in the Bladder Health Alliance, Kidney Cancer Impact Alliance, and Prostate Cancer Impact Alliance)
• Urologic Patients
• Urologic Patients and Care Partner/Caregiver Team
• Urologic Care Partners/Caregivers

We are committed to elevating the patient voice, which is why we have worked hard to offset the cost of attending. There is no registration free. Additionally, whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or representative from a patient advocacy organization*, we'll fully sponsor your attendance, coordinating and paying for your travel, accommodations, and related incidental expenses. Patient sponsorships are limited so register as soon as possible.

*Patient Advocacy Organization means mission-driven organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization status that serve patients with urologic conditions or diseases.

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