Tag Archive for ‘ACS health policy’

Dateline: DC—Government shutdown ends, Congress begins work on health care priorities
This month’s column highlights new committee member assignments in the Senate and House of Representatives and how the ACS will continue to work with leadership.

Political advocacy in surgery: The case for individual engagement
The successful efforts of two surgeon advocates are highlighted in this article, and guidelines for surgeons considering a role in health policy advocacy are provided.

Health policy program produces surgeon advocates and leaders
This article summarizes the effectiveness of the Heller Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management as revealed by a survey of ACS Fellows who received scholarships from 2003 to 2012.