Member Services Membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) is an integral part of your profession. Whether you're still in training, or at the peak of your career, our top priority is providing value for you, our members—at every step. Quality Programs Improving the quality of surgical care leads to greater access for patients, fewer complications and better outcomes, thus lowering the cost of care. Our quality improvement programs have improved quality in trauma and cancer care, bariatric surgery, and in overall surgical care. Education Educating and training surgeons remains integral across the entire spectrum of College activities. Rely on the ACS to be your premier source for surgical education and take advantage of a wide variety of resources appropriate for your learning needs. Advocacy ACS advocacy activities at the federal and state level represent the interests of you, the practicing surgeon, and your patients. We encourage all surgeons to get involved in advocacy matters. Take action. Protect your patients and your profession. Build Interprofessional Excellence The 2017 AEI Postgraduate Course: Breaking Down Silos to Build Interprofessional Excellence will explore how simulation is used to develop competency across multiple disciplines and professions. Experience immersive presentations and interactive workshops. Register by August 28. Register Today SSR News Stay on top of the latest news for SSR users from the ACS. Learn More Register Today Register today for the TQIP Annual Scientific Meeting and Training. This meeting brings together staff from participating and prospective Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) hospitals. Sessions are designed to make sure attendees gets the knowledge that is most useful and pertinent to their role on the TQIP team. Register today QPP: What You Need to Know Now New videos are now available in the ACS Quality Payment Program (QPP) Resource Center. These short videos were created to bring clarity to the new Medicare payment system and help you step through what you need to do to prepare and successfully participate in the QPP. Learn more Watch Our Global Codes Webinar Starting July 1, CMS requires that certain surgeons in Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, and Rhode Island report the number of post-operative visits that they provide related to 10- and 90-day global services. Watch our recent webinar as L. M. Barney, MD, FACS, walks you through an overview of global codes reporting, requirements, resources, and frequently asked questions. Watch now Chapter Lobby Day Grant Meet with your legislators. We’re accepting applications for the 2018 ACS Chapter Lobby Day Grant Program until September 15. This program helps ACS chapters implement state legislative activities, including hosting or sponsoring a day at the state capital. Learn more News Updates ACS Issues Call for Nominations for 2017 Arthur Ellenberger Award August 18, 2017 Clinical Congress 2017 Information Now Available on App August 18, 2017 Participate in Survey about Perceptions of Surgical Subspecialties August 18, 2017 Most People Expect Physicians and Nurses to Protect Them From Harm in the Hospital August 14, 2017 ACS Communities Ask or answer questions with your colleagues in the ACS Member Communities. Join the Discussion Events View More Events Learn more about ACS programs and initiatives:
