CSPS-PAC
CSPS Political Action Committee
A Strong Voice for Plastic Surgery in California
Decisions made in Sacramento directly affect plastic surgeons, their practices, and the patients they serve. The California Society of Plastic Surgeons Political Action Committee—CSPS-PAC—helps ensure our profession has a meaningful voice in those decisions.
By supporting candidates who understand the importance of patient safety, physician-led care, and a strong plastic surgery community, CSPS-PAC helps protect the future of our specialty throughout California.
Why the CSPS-PAC Matters
The future of plastic surgery is shaped not only in clinics and operating rooms, but also at the State Capitol. Legislation and regulation can influence patient access, professional qualifications, surgical-facility standards, scope of practice, medical advertising, prior authorization, and the independence of physicians.
CSPS-PAC works alongside the CSPS Legislative Committee, Executive Committee, and professional lobbyist to educate policymakers, build productive relationships, and support candidates who understand the issues affecting California plastic surgeons and their patients.
PAC Leadership
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Terry Zimmerman, MD
President, CSPS-PAC
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Tim Madden, MBA
CSPS Lobbyist
Principal, Madden Quiñonez Advoacy
Protecting the Profession
Our Priorities
PRIORITY #1
Protect Patient
Safety
Promote physician-led care and policies that put patient safety at the center of medical and surgical decision-making.
PRIORITY #2
Preserve High
Standards
Protect rigorous standards for physician training, credentialing, and surgical-facility oversight across California.
PRIORITY #3
Protect Access
to Reconstructive Care
Advocate for patients’ access to medically necessary reconstructive procedures and the physicians who provide them.
PRIORITY #4
Promote Truth
in Advertising
Support transparency in medical advertising so patients can clearly understand their providers’ training, credentials, and qualifications.
PRIORITY #5
Address Practice
Burdens
Engage on legislative and regulatory issues that create unnecessary burdens for plastic surgeons and their practices.
PRIORITY #6
Give Plastic Surgeons
a Voice
Ensure plastic surgeons have a seat at the table when policymakers make decisions affecting patients, physicians, and the specialty.
PRIORITY #7
Support Informed
Policymakers
Support public officials who understand the needs of physicians and patients and the issues affecting the practice of plastic surgery.
Advocacy in Action
CSPS has a long history of engaging with state leaders on issues important to plastic surgery. Recent priorities have included medical-spa oversight, prior-authorization reform, physician independence, responsible representation of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and stronger protections for patients.
Through legislative outreach, timely updates, and coordinated member participation, CSPS helps policymakers understand how proposed laws could affect medical care throughout California. A strong PAC complements these efforts by helping build relationships with leaders who share our commitment to safe, ethical, and accessible care.
Legislative Advocacy Day
Each year, CSPS members, residents, and medical students come together in Sacramento for Legislative Advocacy Day. Participants meet directly with legislators and their staff, share the perspective of California’s plastic surgery community, and discuss policies affecting physicians and patients.
Whether you are an experienced advocate or visiting the Capitol for the first time, your participation helps demonstrate the strength and unity of our profession.
Support the CSPS-PAC
Our advocacy is strongest when California plastic surgeons stand together. Every contribution helps amplify our collective voice and strengthens our ability to support leaders who understand the value of qualified plastic surgery care.
You do not need to be a CSPS member to contribute. The PAC’s work benefits plastic surgeons and patients throughout California.
Contribute to CSPS-PAC
Checks may be mailed to:
CSPS-PAC
500 Cummings Center, Suite 4400
Beverly, MA 01915
Questions about CSPS-PAC? Contact admin@californiaplasticsurgeons.org or call 978-927-8330.