Tag Archive for ‘surgeon advocates’

Surgeon advocacy in state government: Listening and planning for future engagement
Summarizes key focus group findings regarding ACS state advocacy resources and outlines state legislative priorities in 2022, especially issues related to COVID-19.

Surgeon perspectives on engaging in state advocacy
ACS Fellows share their perspectives and experiences regarding state advocacy.

Facts about PACs: The role of political programs and the importance of engagement
This article addresses frequently asked questions about PACs, including the origin and purpose of PAC categories, and describes the ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC governance and disbursements.

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.
Surgeons as state advocates
The surgeon’s voice is critical in health care policy debate. This article outlines how surgeons can be effective advocates and highlights efforts by the College to support these initiatives at the regional level.

Surgeons as state advocates: Success stories
The surgeon’s voice is critical in health care policy debate. This article outlines how surgeons can be effective advocates and highlights efforts by the College to support these initiatives at the regional level.