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David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – December 2021

In Dr. Hoyt’s final column as ACS Executive Director, he introduces the To Heal All with Skill and Trust initiative, which reflects the College’s core values and emphasizes surgeons’ commitment to the patients they serve.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – November 2021

Dr. Hoyt describes the recent activities and achievements of the College outlined in the  October report to the ACS Board of Regents.

 

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – October 2021

Dr. Hoyt outlines the professional accomplishments and leadership experience of Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, who will assume the role of Executive Director-Elect later this month.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – September 2021

Dr. Hoyt provides an update on ACS diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism initiatives including a virtual summit that convened the House of Surgery in June to discuss the provision of equitable and value-based care, the work of the Board of Governors Diversity Pillar, and the hiring of the new ACS Director of Diversity

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – August 2021

In this month’s column, Dr. Hoyt outlines the educational programming available at this year’s virtual Clinical Congress, including the return of Postgraduate Courses and Special Sessions on timely topics of interest.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – July 2021

Describes the development of the Optimal Resources for Surgery Residency Training manual, scheduled for be released later this year, which seeks to create a common vision of the goals of surgical training and clarify and improve the training process though enhanced stakeholder engagement.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – May 2021

In this month’s column, Dr. Hoyt presents an overview of the College’s past experience with matters of race and outlines steps the organization is taking to create a more diverse and inclusive membership.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – April 2021

The last year has been mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting for health care professionals, particularly those individuals on the front lines of providing care to coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) patients and those who have had to postpone operations for patients needing nonurgent care. Add to that situation constant threats of payment cuts, hospital and private practice […]

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – March 2021

Describes the role of the ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC and outlines the benefits of putting aside personal politics when approaching elected officials and policymakers with, as well as colleagues.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – February 2021

This column provides a timeline of the events that led to the passage of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which directs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to postpone plans to eliminate payment for non-office-based evaluation and management services.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – January 2021

The College’s initiatives to address the challenges of 2020, including the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and Medicare reimbursement cuts, as well as efforts to promote and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in all ACS-related activities, are summarized.

Emergency Medical Technicians honor Dr. Hoyt with 2020 Norman McSwain PHTLS Leadership Award

Dr. Hoyt, ACS Executive Director, is the recipient of the 2020 Norman McSwain PHTLS Leadership Award.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking Forward – July 2020

Dr. Hoyt’s Looking forward column—which serves as the cover story this month—outlines leadership strategies for meeting the challenges of two public health crises of our time: the COVID-19 pandemic and racism.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – April 2020

Dr. Hoyt summarizes the findings of a recent Ballast Research report that identifies the ACS as one of the most effective advocacy organizations in Washington, DC.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – March 2020

Dr. Hoyt describes the aim of the Military Health System Strategic Partnership American College of Surgeons and outlines new initiatives this year for the program, including the planning of multiple military quality site visits and the rollout of the “Blue Book,” which outlines criteria for selecting and evaluating institutions interested in participating in the program.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – February 2020

Dr. Hoyt and his co-author provide a status update of the ACS-COSECSA Surgical Training Collaborative, which was pilot tested at Hawassa University in Ethiopia in 2019, and plans for moving the program forward.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – January 2020

In this month’s column, Dr. Hoyt and his co-author describe the College’s strategies, including defining its Values and engaging in leadership skills assessments, to promote culture change in the organization and enhance the programs and services members need to thrive in today’s health care environment.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – December 2019

As Dr. Hoyt’s 10th year as ACS Executive Director concludes, he reflects on some of the College’s major achievements in 2019.

2019 Executive Director’s annual report

2019 Executive Director’s annual report

ACS Executive Director David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS, provides a comprehensive summary of the College’s activities and notable accomplishments in 2019.

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS

Looking forward – November 2019

This column focuses on lessoned learned from ACS delegation visits to Cuba, Israel, and Kosovo, and identifies the goals of the upcoming delegation trip to Morocco in March 2020.

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