2018

January 2018

Volume 103, Issue 1

Reimbursement changes in 2018

• The 2018 Medicare physician fee schedule: An overview of provisions that will affect surgical practice
• 2018 CPT coding changes

The 2017 RAS-ACS annual Communications Committee essay contest: An introduction

First-place essay: Gravitas

Highlights of Clinical Congress 2017

February 2018

Volume 103, Issue 2

Lessons learned from 2017 Atlantic hurricane season are summarized

The 2017 Olga M. Jonasson Lecture, delivered by Kathryn D. Anderson is presented

Efforts to improve cancer resection specimens are described

Outlines the origins and evolution of the scalpel

March 2018

Volume 103, Issue 3

A collection of features explores the legacy and future of ATLS

The second year of QPP, including noteworthy changes regarding nonparticipation, is discussed

Lessons learned from the Las Vegas mass shooting are described

New ACS CQGS course looks at best practices in geriatric surgical care

April 2018

Volume 103, Issue 4

Guidelines for achieving excellence in surgery are described

The role of the surgeon leader is defined

Trauma system started by a surgeon saves his life

Henri Ford, MD, FACS, is profiled

May 2018

Volume 103, Issue 5

Models for improving global surgical and obstetrical care are described

Programs enhancing access surgical care in the Asia Pacific are identified

WFSA leaders describe plan for WHA 68.15 implementation

Royal Colleges of U.K. and Ireland collaborate to address global surgical disparities

June 2018

Volume 103, Issue 6

A model of military-civilian training is described

Content updates for ATLS 10th edition are identified

Board of Governors Survey describes ergonomic injuries and prevention strategies

PIH/ZL’s efforts to enhance surgical services in central Haiti are summarized

July 2018

Volume 103, Issue 7

The evolution of TTP to Mastery of General Surgery Program is described

Graduates of the ACS Clinical Scholars are profiled

Summarizes history and current status of U.S. firearm policy

Identifies the link between communication proficiency and moral distress

August 2018

Volume 103, Issue 8

An introduction to the theme from the RAS Chair

A call to action for resident advocacy

Communicating with patients regarding trainee involvement in surgical care

The role of physician extenders

September 2018

Volume 103, Issue 9

The increasing presence of women in ACS leadership roles is described

A model for treating pediatric burn patients from LMICs it outlined

EHR usability challenges are summarized and a call to share experiences is issued

An opioids legislative report is provided

October 2018

Volume 103, Issue 10

An update on the IPV task force is provided

The link between firearms access and IPV is described

Surgeon-scientist Dr. John Alverdy is profiled

The ethical conflict between patient rights and institutional policy is explored

November 2018

Volume 103, Issue 11

ACS leaders visit Israel

Locum tenens surgeons enhance access to quality care

Contributing factors to drug shortages are explored

2018 Stop the Bleed advocacy initiatives are summarized

December 2018

Volume 103, Issue 12

Dr. Maier’s Presidential Address identifies ways to sustain the profession

AHRQ ISCR program expands its scope

An overview of the 2019 IPPS final rule is provided

State legislative priorities for 2018 are reviewed