Paralyzed Veterans of America Gathers 400 Clinicians in Las Vegas to Advance SCI/D Care
Event summary
- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) hosted its 2026 Healthcare Summit + Expo in Las Vegas from August 30 to September 2, gathering 400+ clinicians and 60 exhibitors.
- VA Secretary Doug Collins delivered remarks at the event, which featured 110 speakers and honored six clinicians with Clinical Excellence Awards.
- PVA, the only nonprofit VSO with access to all 25 VA SCI/D Centers, leverages this unique position to drive research, education, and advocacy for spinal cord injury and disease care.
- The summit focused on emerging research, new technologies, and medical breakthroughs to improve care for veterans and others with SCI, MS, and ALS.
The big picture
PVA's Healthcare Summit underscores the organization's strategic role in bridging research, clinical practice, and policy for SCI/D care. With exclusive access to VA SCI/D Centers, PVA is uniquely positioned to influence care standards and technological adoption. The event highlights the growing emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and telehealth solutions in managing complex conditions like ALS and MS.
What we're watching
- Research Translation
- How PVA will convert emerging research into actionable care improvements for SCI/D patients.
- Technology Adoption
- The pace at which innovative technologies are integrated into clinical practice for SCI/D care.
- Policy Influence
- Whether PVA's advocacy efforts will drive systemic improvements in VA's SCI/D care system.