On Friday, April 23rd Dr. Robin Blackstone, Medical Director of the Scottsdale Healthcare Bariatric Center, Secretary/Treasurer of the Executive Committee of the ASMBS, Co-Chair of the ASMBS Access Committee, and Founding Member of the Obesity Action Coalition, led an important discussion about the current state of our health care system in relation to access to care for the treatment of obesity.  Dr Blackstone is not only an extraordinary physician and surgeon, but also a passionate advocate, and this presentation should inspire all health care professionals to learn more about how they can help all those in need gain access to safe, effective treatment for obesity.