Archive for November, 2017
Looking forward – November 2017
Dr. Hoyt’s column describes the economics of health care and addresses health care reform proposals.
Should your health care system invest in an ambulatory surgery center? A decision-making framework
This article provides suggested guidelines for surgeon leaders and hospital executives who are considering building or buying an ambulatory surgery center and provides a framework for assessing the potential investment opportunity of these centers.
Frank R. Lewis, Jr., MD, FACS: 15 years of visionary leadership at the American Board of Surgery
The career and accomplishments of Frank R. Lewis, Jr., MD, FACS, who recently completed a 15-year term as the executive director of the American Board of Surgery, are described, particularly his role in developing surgical education, training, and certification around the world.
A history of health information technology and the future of interoperability
The evolving role of health information technology is outlined, including the challenges associated with achieving interoperability and improved data exchange.
Nursing workforce in surgery and trauma care delivery: A global call to action
This article describes how expanding the nursing workforce can improve trauma care in Latin America.
RAS-ACS Symposium essays: Residents debate the future of leadership in surgery
The topic of this year’s Resident and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons Symposium was Reframing Surgical Leadership in 2017: Surgeon-Scientist or Surgeon-Advocate? The following are the second place essays submitted on both sides of the debate.
Reframing surgical leadership in 2017: Surgeon-scientist or surgeon-advocate? Surgeon-scientist
The second-place essay for the Surgeon-Scientist. The topic of this year’s Resident and Associate Society Symposium was Reframing Surgical Leadership in 2017: Surgeon-Scientist or Surgeon-Advocate?
Reframing surgical leadership in 2017: Surgeon-scientist or surgeon-advocate? Surgeon-advocate
The second-place essay for the Surgeon-Advocate. The topic of this year’s Resident and Associate Society Symposium was Reframing Surgical Leadership in 2017: Surgeon-Scientist or Surgeon-Advocate?
The New Medicare Card Project
The steps providers can take to prepare for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services New Medicare Card Project are outlined.
Quality improvement in imaging strategies for pediatric appendicitis
This column describes Children’s Hospital of Alabama’s efforts to improve the imaging strategies for pediatric appendicitis by evaluating the rates of different imaging modalities.
Induction chemotherapy and minimally invasive transanal surgery to increase organ preservation in rectal cancer
The objectives of the NEO Trial (CCTG CO28) are described, specifically the feasibility and safety of induction chemotherapy and minimally invasive transanal surgery to allow sphincter preservation.
President Eisenhower and his bowel obstruction
The College’s supporting role in treating President Eisenhower’s small bowel obstruction is described.
Joint Commission details new pain assessment, management standards in R3 Report
The revised and updated pain assessment and management standards published in the R3 Report are described.
Distraction: Driving and cell phone use
This month’s column examines the occurrence of drivers injured while using a handheld interactive electronic device.
Barbara Lee Bass, MD, FACS, FRCS(Hon), installed as 98th ACS President
Barbara Lee Bass, MD, FACS, FRCS(Hon) was installed as ACS President, and Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS, and Basil Pruitt, Jr., were installed as First and Second Vice-President, respectively, at Clinical Congress 2017.
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Award presented to Dr. Kuy
The Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award was presented to SreyRam Kuy, MD, MHS, FACS, at Clinical Congress 2017 in San Diego, CA.
Honorary Fellowship in the ACS awarded to 10 prominent surgeons
Honorary Fellowship in the ACS was awarded to 10 prominent surgeons from around the world during Convocation ceremonies that preceded the official opening of Clinical Congress 2017.
Citation for Prof. Patrick J. Broe, MCh, FRCSI, FRCSEd(Hon)
Prof. Patrick J. Broe, MCh, FRCSI, FRCSEd(Hon), is presented for Honorary Fellowship in the ACS by A. Brent Eastman, MD, FACS, FRCSI(Hon), FRCSEd(Hon).
Citation for Prof. Miguel A. Cainzos, MD, PhD, FACS
Prof. Miguel A. Cainzos, MD, PhD, FACS, is presented for Honorary Fellowship in the ACS by Mark Malangoni, MD, FACS.
Citation for Prof. Francisco J. F. Castro Sousa, MD, FACS
Citation for Prof. Francisco J. F. Castro Sousa, MD, FACS, is presented for Honorary Fellowship in the ACS by Enrique Moreno Gonzalez, MD, FACS(Hon).
