Tag Archive for ‘ACS chapters’
Trauma and cancer take center stage in the state legislatures
Developments in state legislation in the first quarter of 2019, including bills related to Maintenance of Certification, single-payor coverage, and unanticipated billing, are summarized.
Chapter news
Domestic and international chapters of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) met in the last several months to host a variety of activities, including annual meetings, award presentations, advocacy days, and more. Following are highlights and photos from these programs. Idaho Chapter Hosted the Annual Regional Meeting of the Idaho, Montana-Wyoming, and Utah Chapters January […]
2018 state legislative review and a look toward 2019
State legislative priorities for 2018, including bills addressing trauma, injury prevention, scope of practice, out-of-network billing, UEVHPA and MOC, are identified as are key issues for 2019.
2018 State Lobby Days: Opening doors in the state capitols
Summarizes activities and issues discussed at State Lobby Days in 2018, including Stop the Bleed awareness training.
2017 state legislative update: Lawmakers engage on MOC, trauma funding, and other issues
State legislative priorities for the ACS in 2017, including Maintenance of Certification, trauma funding, and video taping of operations, are summarized.
2017 state legislative year in review and a look toward 2018
State legislative priorities for 2017, including scope of practice, Maintenance of Certification, and opioids, are identified as are key issues for 2018.
Local and global opportunities for member engagement
This month’s column focuses on the value of joining your local ACS chapter and of participating in Operation Giving Back.
ACS Chapter Lobby Days Program: Surgeons work the halls of state capitols to advocate for the profession
The advocacy-related activities of several ACS chapters this year—many supported by the ACS Chapter Lobby Day Grant program—are summarized.
Inaugural Chapter Officer Leadership Program promotes best practices for effective chapter management
More than 30 Chapter Officers attended a new program designed specifically for them at the ACS 2017 Leadership & Advocacy Summit.
