2020

We have compiled past issues of the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons and listed features for each issue. You can view the additional content and full issues of the Bulletin by clicking on PDF or Online.

January 2020

Volume 105, Issue 1
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• AHRQ Safety Program for ISCR to include emergency general surgery in 2020
• Consensus guidelines for genetic testing of breast cancer patients are described
• 2020 MFPS policy changes are summarized
• Updates to QPP in MFPS are identified
• An overview of 2020 coding changes is provided
• Clinical Congress 2019 events are highlighted
• Officers, Regents, and B/G Executive Committee installed during Clinical Congress 2019

 

February 2020

Volume 105, Issue 2
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• The 2019 Jonasson Lecture, delivered by Dr. Scott-Connor, is presented
• ACS’ latest efforts to halt surprise billing are summarized
• An update on trauma-related policy is provided
• Current young-onsent colorectal cancer research and treatment is outlined
• The RAS-ACS Communications Committee winning essay explores changing the status quo

 

March 2020

Volume 105, Issue 3
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• GSMSG helps Kurds develop self-sustaining health care system
• Advocate of the Year offers advice for future leaders
• A profile of Robert McClelland, MD, FACS, describes his contribution to the formation of SGRS

 

April 2020

Volume 105, Issue 4
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• New ACS rural surgery verification program, including first pilot site visit, is described
• A thoracic surgeon’s perspective on a drop in lung cancer mortality is provided
• CAFE study development is described as is its role in determining variation in trauma patient care
• The tragic death of Dr. Isaac David Burrell led his colleagues to expand access to surgical care for black Appalachians

 

July 2020

Volume 105, Issue 5
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• Surgeons’ role during conquistador expeditions in 16th century Florida are described
• Governors survey examines workforce challenges
• Surprise billing leads ACS advocacy focus at the state level
• ACS site visit reviewers ensure surgical patients receive quality care

 

October 2020

Volume 105, Issue 6
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• Discusses and provides guidance on intimate partner violence in surgical culture
• Complications and gaps in pediatric patient care in rural hospitals is examined
• The ALLIANCE A021806 trial is discussed, which could transform the standard of care for patients with resectable pancreatic cancer
• Describes CMS Innovation Center and ACS efforts to introduce a new type of quality measure that includes infrastructure, resources, and processes to deliver optimal care