Tag Archive for ‘ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC’
What to expect as the 116th Congress starts its work: The ACS’ role
Provides an overview of the role of congressional committees in the legislative process and describes ACS legislative priorities in 2019.
Dateline: DC—ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC makes an impact on 2018 midterm elections
This month’s column highlights the impact of the ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC and how it establishes important relationships to further ACS legislative priorities.
Information every surgeon should know about the ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC
ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC fundraising and disbursement efforts are described.
ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC year-end update
An update on ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC fundraising and disbursement activities is provided.
ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC 2017–2018 election cycle update
An update on ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC fundraising and disbursement activities is provided.
ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC maintains strong presence at 2017 Advocacy Summit
The efforts of the ACS Professional Association political action committee during the College’s 2017 Leadership & Advocacy Summit are summarized.
ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC makes an impact on 2016 congressional elections
ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC supported candidates in the 2015–2016 election cycle based on their support of legislation aimed at improving surgical care.
Advocacy and grassroots: Leveraging local issues at the national level
The ACS Division of Advocacy and Health Policy has developed several platforms, including SurgeonsVoice, to empower members to advocate for health care policies that are in the best interest of surgeons and their patients.
Report on ACSPA/ACS activities: June 2014
This report details the recent activities, initiatives, and business matters of both the American College of Surgeons Professional Association and of the ACS as of June 2014.
SurgeonsVoice: Your patients, your profession, your voice
An overview of SurgeonsVoice—the College’s nationwide, grassroots advocacy program—is featured in this article, including updates on how to use this tool to educate and influence members of Congress on issues of importance to surgery.
2014 Advocacy program: Attendees learn about traditions that influence legislative outcomes
Presented in conjunction with the ACS Leadership program, the Advocacy Summit is an opportunity to rally surgery’s collective grassroots advocacy voice. More than 280 surgeons attended meetings on Capitol Hill to confer with their legislators and congressional staff on key issues of importance to the College.
Report on ACSPA/ACS activities: February 2014
This report details the recent activities, initiatives, and business matters of both the American College of Surgeons Professional Association and of the ACS as of February 2014.
Report on ACSPA/ACS activities: October 2013
This report details the recent activities, initiatives, and business matters of both the American College of Surgeons Professional Association and of the ACS as of October 2013.
Report on ACSPA/ACS activities: June 2013
This report details the recent activities, initiatives, and business matters of both the American College of Surgeons Professional Association and of the ACS as of June 2013.
2013 Summit allows surgeons to put advocacy into action
Presented in conjunction with the ACS Leadership Conference, the Advocacy Summit is an opportunity to rally surgery’s collective grassroots advocacy voice. More than 200 surgeons spent one day learning about key issues at this year’s meeting before heading Capitol Hill to meet with their legislators and congressional staff.
2012 elections: $6 billion status quo
This article provides an overview of the 2012 national elections and explores their effect on surgery. It also describes the impact of increased campaign spending, the role of the ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC, and ways surgeons can get involved in the political process.
Report on ACSPA/ACS activities: October 2012
This report details the recent activities, initiatives, and business matters of both the American College of Surgeons Professional Association and of the American College of Surgeons as of October 2012.
Report on ACSPA/ACS activities: June 2012
This report details the recent activities, initiatives, and business matters of both the American College of Surgeons Professional Association and of the American College of Surgeons as of June 2012.
ACS hosts first annual Advocacy Summit
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) convened a successful first annual Advocacy Summit March 26–27 in Washington, DC. The conference took place on the heels of the Leadership Conference and the same day the U.S. Supreme Court began historic hearings on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Throughout the conference, surgeon leaders and staff from the […]
Report on ACSPA/ACS activities, February 2012
American College of Surgeons Professional Association (ACSPA) In 2011, the ACSPA’s political action committee (ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC) raised $665,692. Approximately 77 percent of U.S. Governors of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) contributed an average of $467. The SurgeonsPAC Board met for a strategic planning session in January in an effort to update and align 2012 strategic […]
